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Kelly Schools team up with Scott Co. Sheriff's Office to keep kids safe

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    Cooks’ BBQ and Catering in Jackson went up in flames Tuesday night.Jackson Fire Chief Jason Mouser tells Heartland News the building is a total loss, but they were able to stop the fire from spreading to the shed just a mere feet away.He said the fire appears to have started in the stove area of the restaurant.Copyright 2013KFVS. All rights reserved.

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    Mark Hasheider, the Emergency Management Coordinator with the Cape Girardeau Fire Department said disasters like Oklahoma make them double check they’re on track with their plan."We were watching the live video, you know our firefighters are talking about the what ifs, what we could do, where our problems are at," said Hasheider.You’ve probably driven by it before, Cape Girardeau Fire Station Number 3. But did you know if there was a disaster in Cape, it would be the emergency headquarters?"A...

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    Firefighters are on the scene of a fire in Jackson, Mo. Tuesday night.A fire broke out at 1931 West Jackson Boulevard. At this point authorities say it's not clear what type of building is on fire or if anyone has been hurt.Stay with Heartland News online and on-air while we bring you more information on this developing story.Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.
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BENTON, MO (KFVS) -

Can you keep your kids safe while at school? It's a big issue for parents and school administrators and Kelly School District is trying to figure that out.

It's is an area where kids learn and play, but it's also where the district wants the students and staff to be prepared in case of an emergency situation.

Thursday night parents will get the chance to learn more about the ALICE program which stands for alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate.

It's aimed to give students and staff options in case there is ever an active shooter on campus.

Superintendent Don Moore says the district is teaming up with the Scott County Sheriff's Office to keep kids safe.

Grades K- 12 will learn things like, it's okay to run in the schools hallways if there is an emergency and how to block a door if there's an intruder.

"With students, they might be the only ones there, the faculty and staff, they might be out getting whatever, doing an errand or whatever, and if they're in the room by themselves, they need to have this information," said Lt. Kenny Maryberry, with University Police and an ALICE trainer.

"Definitely something they need to be thinking of, cause it could happen, it happens more often than what we want it to," said parent Jamie Essner

"The parents need to know what the plans are for the school in the event of any kind of catastrophe whether it be an active shooter, or tornadoes, or earthquakes," said Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter.

Walter said the department is talking to all the schools in the county to make sure they have a plan for an emergency situation.

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