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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 5 counties
Gov. Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Allamakee, Clayton, Harrison, Shelby, & Winneshiek counties in response to recent severe weather.

State, local officials creating statewide drought plan
Local leaders from NW Iowa joined with Iowa DNR and HSEMD to discuss efforts to create a statewide drought preparedness plan.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is now live
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the Natl. Suicide Prevention Lifeline) transitioned from its previous 10-digit phone number to the 988 dialing code.

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 4 counties
Gov. Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Emmet, Hancock, O’Brien, & Winnebago counties in response to severe weather on July 5.

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 5 counties
Gov. Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Cerro Gordo, Greene, Hardin, Mills, & Pottawattamie counties due to June 14 severe weather.

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

HSEMD protects vote with Iowa Election Security A-Team
Iowa election officials put together what they call a “dream team” of officials to ensure the state’s election security.

HSEMD Remembers 9/11 - 20 years later
On the 20th anniversary of the attacks, four members of the HSEMD staff, now and then, speak about how the tragic day shaped them & how it has affected them both personally & professionally.

FEMA providing assistance for COVID-19 funeral expenses
Apply for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after 1/20/20 by calling 844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585.

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