Springfield-Greene County Health

Our hope for our community is that no one ever has to encounter an aggressive dog. But it’s important to know how to protect yourself just in case.

Best case scenario: remove yourself from the situation if you can do so safely. If you can’t, keep these tips in mind:

- Don’t run. If a dog begins chasing you, stop moving. Running can trigger a dog’s instinct to chase.
- Keep your arms loose at your sides. Don’t wave or flail.
- Slowly back away while facing the dog. Don’t turn your back.
- If a dog knocks you down, don’t try to get up and run. Roll into a ball and use your hands and arms to cover your face, throat, and neck. Stay as still and quiet as possible until the dog moves away.

Once you can do so safely, call 911 to report the aggressive dog.

The Heat Advisory for Greene County has been EXTENDED until Saturday, September 19th, at 8 PM.

Take breaks from the heat, drink plenty of water, and stay out of direct sunlight.

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While it's still officially summer, fall weather will soon be upon us. As temps drop, bats are more likely to enter your house to cozy up for winter. But bats = rabies and no one wants that. Learn about ways to keep you and your pets safe from rabies at https://bit.ly/4AdvaJJ

Having your dog on a leash is required when your dog is in an unfenced area - whether they’re on public OR private property. Learn more about the leash laws that apply within Springfield city limits 🦮

Thanks for having us Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management!! We had a paw-some time! 😉🐾

Paws what you’re doing! There’s a new episode of Hometown Ready 🐾

In our latest episode, we’re sitting down with local Animal Control professionals to talk about the important role they play in public safety.

From animal-related emergencies and loose or aggressive animals to preparing your pets before a disaster, we’re exploring what happens when an emergency involves our four-legged friends.

🎧 Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1878277/episodes/19730729

One of the most important responsibilities for dog owners is also one of the simplest: dogs need to be leashed whenever they’re not in a fenced enclosure. Yes, your dog may be friendly, may respond well to commands, and may stay close to you, but a leash matters! Dogs can be unpredictable when they’re excited, scared or distracted.

There’s another side to the equation, too: not everyone is comfortable around dogs. And some pets may not respond well to an unfamiliar dog approaching. Keeping your dog leashed gives you more control and helps prevent an unexpected encounter from becoming a dangerous one.

UPDATE 1:15 PM: Visit the City Utilities website to see if you are impacted: cityutilities.net/outagemap

Customers affected by the advisory will have received a text message or phone call at the number on their CU account.

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UPDATE 11:15 AM: Customers affected by the advisory have received a text message or phone call at the number on their CU account. The City Utilities outage map at cityutilities.net/outagemap will be updated to include all impacted customers shortly.

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UPDATE 8:55 AM: Crews have located a large water main break and leak. They are making repairs now.

For customers in the southeast corner of Springfield experiencing low water pressure, a boil water advisory is likely.

In an abundance of caution, please begin boiling water for 3-5 minutes before using it. We are working to determine which customers may be impacted by a boil water advisory and will begin sending official notifications as soon as possible.

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We are aware of water service issues and low water pressures in the southeast corner of Springfield. Crews are responding and assessing the area to determine the cause of the issue. Additional updates will be provided as soon as they become available.