Missouri agencies prepare for major wildfire outbreaks

JEFFERSON CITY — The St. Louis and Springfield National Weather Service offices held a wildfire tabletop exercise Wednesday to simulate past weather events and analyze potential statewide responses.

Jordan Didio, a meteorologist with the Springfield National Weather Service, facilitated the exercise.

“The main goal is to better know what our responsibilities are,” Didio said. “So we can better communicate and better respond to a significant outbreak to save as many lives and protect as much property as possible.”…

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