Iowa HSEMD announces the launch of a new campaign to help Iowans become better social media consumers with a focus on recognizing false information & the harm it can cause.

Iowa HSEMD, National Weather Service (NWS), & Iowa Emergency Management Association (IEMA) have joined together to promote Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 27-31.

Iowa HSEMD, Iowa DNR, & IDALS have finalized a drought plan for use by local, county, state agencies & governments in the event of droughts in the state.

The Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council is hiring a full-time Executive Director. To apply for the position, email a cover letter/resume to contact@idhrc.org.

Gov. Reynolds signed a proclamation to ease restrictions on transportation of heating and motor fuels.

The Dept. of Homeland Security issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the current heightened threat environment across the U.S.

Dennis Harper, Colleen Kinney, & Katie Waters collaborated with other agencies & tribal nations to help create a new interactive educational resource on the Lake Delhi Area: An Alternative Mitigation.

Gov. Reynolds announced $100M in school safety funding to support Iowa’s public, non-public & independent school districts.

Check out the Iowa Dept. of Agriculture’s website for the latest news & updates on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

FEMA has announced that all COVID-19 incident periods will close May 11, 2023. Eligibility for emergency work & reimbursable costs under FEMA’s Public Assistance grant program will end May 11. Additional guidance will be forthcoming.