Gov. Reynolds received notification that President Biden has granted her request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 7 counties impacted by spring flooding. 

September is National Preparedness Month, an opportunity for all Iowans to better prepare themselves for emergencies & disasters.

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Des Moines county in response to severe weather that occurred beginning Aug. 4.

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Lee and Sioux counties in response to severe weather that occurred beginning Aug. 4.

On July 1, HSEMD will become the administering agency for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program, as a new organizational structure for state government goes into effect.

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Union County in response to June 29 severe weather.

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Appanoose, Davis, Lucas, and Monroe counties in response to June 29 severe weather.

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Ringgold County in response to June 29 severe weather.

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Jefferson, Lee, & Wapello counties in response to June 29 severe weather.

On Friday, June 30, Iowa HSEMD launched the Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Programs web page.

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

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.