March signals the start of tornado season in Missouri, with a state-wide tornado drill planned for next week. Taney County Emergency Management Director Chris Berndt told county commisioners on Monday. The statewide drill takes place next Tuesday, March 9th at 1:30 pm to test warning and alert systems across the county. Berndt also asks citizens to consider safe shelter locations - there are no public tornado shelters.

During the month of February, the Christian Action Ministries food pantry ministered to the needs of 605 families. Year-to-date, the pantry has served 46% more than last year at this time, a total of 1,378 individuals. Burke urges everyone in the community to consider cash and food donations to help CAM fulfill its mission of service to those in crisis. They could also use volunteers willing to help out with their time in the pantry, making food pickups in the community, and other tasks. Give
CAM a call at 417-334-1157 if you can help.

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