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

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Pocahontas County in response to severe weather that occurred May 12. 

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Marshall County in response to severe weather on May 7.

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Story County in response to severe weather on May 7.

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Benton, Iowa, Jasper, Muscatine, & Poweshiek counties in response to severe weather on May 7.

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Allamakee and Muscatine counties.

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Clayton, Clinton, Dubuque, Jackson, and Scott counties.

Gov. Reynolds announced the U.S. Small Business Administration granted her request to provide assistance for 8 counties impacted by the March 31, 2023, severe weather event. 

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Allamakee, Clayton, Clinton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Jackson, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, and Scott counties.

Iowa HSEMD is actively working with counties along the Mississippi River to ensure communities have the necessary resources to prepare & respond to projected major flooding expected in the coming days.

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

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.

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).