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Iowa Long-term Disaster Recovery Centers – Holiday Closures

All Iowa LT-DRCs will be closed December 24-27, and December 31 and January 1.

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December 20, 2024
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HSEM News

Long-term Disaster Recovery Centers to temporarily close due to inclement weather

Inclement weather closing LT-DRCs on December 13, 2024

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December 13, 2024
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All Iowa Long-term Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday

All Long-term Disaster Recovery Centers (LT-DRC) will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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November 18, 2024
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All Iowa Long-term Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed on Veterans Day

All Long-term Disaster Recovery Centers (LT-DRC) will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

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November 4, 2024
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HSEM News

Sheltering assistance is still available to Iowa survivors as winter weather approaches

The State of Iowa Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program (DRTHP) will continue to have access to the program as winter weather approaches.

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October 18, 2024
Disasters
HSEM News

Additional counties approved for assistance under the May Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

Three (3) additional counties have been added to the previously approved Major Disaster Declaration, FEMA DR-4784-IA.

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June 25, 2024
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HSEM News

Interruption of 911 Landline Services Reported Throughout Iowa

An interruption of landline phone service has affected residents, businesses, & emergency services providers resulting in phone and/or internet issues in Iowa.

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May 30, 2024
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HSEM News

Iowa Engages Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) in Response to Severe Storms and Tornadoes

In response to the recent tornadoes and severe weather the State of Iowa has requested assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).

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May 29, 2024
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HSEM News

Iowa Disaster Recovery Website Launched Today to Help Iowans Recover from Severe Weather

In response to the recent severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding experienced in April and May, 2024, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Mana

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May 29, 2024
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