Determination That A Public Health Emergency Exists​

As a consequence of severe storms and tornadoes in the State of Missouri, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, do hereby determine that a public health emergency exists and has existed since May 22, 2011 in the State of Missouri.