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HSEMD has been working to make Iowa more prepared for disasters since it began as the State Civil Defense Agency in 1965. Subscribe to receive press releases and find out how HSEMD maximizes resources to ensure Iowans are prepared for all disasters or emergencies.
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Members of the media may contact the HSEMD public information officers at 515.725.3231. After regular business hours (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, weekdays), this phone number will be answered by the Iowa Department of Public Safety Dispatch Center. Inquiries may also be emailed to us, any time, at HSEMDPIO@iowa.gov, however, this email is not monitored 24/7.
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HSEMD publishes a newsletter for those involved in the homeland security and emergency management system in Iowa. Newsletters are sent out via email.
For archived issues of the newsletter, go to Iowa Publications Online and choose “Iowa Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management” under the “Jump to a Department” search.
Back to topAnnual Reports
- 2023 HSEMD Annual Report
- 2023 911 Annual Report
- 2023 Flood Mitigation Board Annual Report
- 2023 Office of Levee Safety Annual Report
- 2023 Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Grant Program Annual Report