Boone County Joint Communications

We hope you have an amazing 4th of July!

It's almost Independence Day! Residents are reminded to call 9-1-1 for emergencies only and to call the non-emergency numbers 3-1-1 or 573-442-6131 for other situations requiring law enforcement attention, such as noise caused by fireworks or fireworks being discharged in prohibited areas. To learn more about 3-1-1 and other helpful services and resources, please visit... http://311.showmeboone.com/ See more

After showers from Cristobal move out of the area in the early afternoon, attention turns to the chance for more storms in the late afternoon and evening. If these storms develop, a few might be able to produce some damaging winds or even a tornado.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Due to staffing issues related to COVID-19, residential curbside recycling and bulky items (furniture, appliances, etc.) will NOT be collect...ed the week of May 25. If you have placed recycling or large items at the curb, please retrieve the materials and hold until service is resumed. The City of Columbia will only collect regular trash for the week of May 25. Learn more: https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=6786 See more

We’re sharing tips on how to stay safe this summer at public pools.

Our mobile testing site will be in Ashland tomorrow at the Ashland Baptist Church from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The CDC has updated the list of symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Contact your primary care physician or schedule a virtual visit with MU Health Care if you have any of these symptoms.

There are several things happening virtually this week, including the CoMo COVID-19 Relief Virtual Telethon. Learn more in our What's Going On (At Home) newsletter. : https://mailchi.mp/c36e4931c344/whats-going-on-at-home

Stephanie Browning, director of Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services issued Stay at Home Order 2020-04, which extends the previo...us Order and includes the addition of supplemental authorized activities to include curbside pickup and delivery for all retail businesses. The order is effective at 8 a.m. on April 25 and expires at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 3 or until it is extended, rescinded, superseded or amended in writing by further order. More information: https://bit.ly/2VuGmQC

Our Get Help/Give Help Facebook Live series continues tomorrow. A panel of local experts will share local resources available for people who are homeless during COVID-19, and how you can help. Share your questions for the panelists in the comments below.

Thank you to Ashland, Missouri Police Department, Boone County Office of Emergency Management, University of Missouri Police Department, and deputies Scheeler and Antimi for the thoughtful gifts during Telecommunicator Week!

FACE of Boone County to Pay for Free Counseling Services for Boone County Youth and Families During COVID-19 Pandemic April 17, 2020 Boone County families struggling to cope with stressors as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can now get access to free counseling. With support from the Boone County Children’s Services Board (BCCSB), the Family Access Center of Excellence (FACE) will connect Boone County families who have a child aged 0-19 to a local provider for up to 6 hou...rs of free counseling services. Increased stress and anxiety resulting from COVID-19 is normal and affects both children and adults, says FACE Director Adielle Ehret. Stressful reactions may include excessive worry about your health and that of your loved ones, changes in sleep or eating patterns, difficulty sleeping or concentrating, and excessive irritation or emotional outbursts, among other concerns. With family and child stress expected to increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, FACE will help those in need by providing families with a menu of local provider options, supporting family access by scheduling appointments, and addressing any barriers to accessing the services families have chosenincluding paying for up to six hours of therapeutic services for families who are struggling to cope with COVID-19 stressors and unable to pay for these services. For Boone County families and youth wishing to access free mental health services due to COVID-19 stressors, contact FACE at (573) 771-FACE (3223) or visit the FACE website at www.FACEofboonecounty.org and request a referral. FACE staff will reach out to complete a brief needs assessment and connect families with a menu of providers. Any mental health provider serving Boone County families who wishes to participate in receiving referrals and direct payments from FACE for up to six hours of therapy for Boone County families may contact FACE at (573) 771-FACE (3223). The mission of the Boone County Children’s Services Board (BCCSB) is to improve the lives of children, youth and families in Boone County by strategically investing in the creation and maintenance of integrated systems that deliver effective and quality services for children and families in need. BCCSB oversees revenue collected through the Children’s Services Fund sales tax and disburses funding to governmental and nonprofit organizations. https://www.showmeboone.com//we/pressReleases/20200417.asp