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Get tips for preparedness steps you can take today, what to do in an emergency, and how to repair and rebuild afterward.
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The Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™ initiative is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) effort to formally recognize NOAA partners who are improving the nation’s readiness, responsiveness, and overall resilience...
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Stay updated on current and past weather forecasts, severe storms, active alerts, and emergencies/disasters; and find safety resources for a variety of disaster situations (e.g., floods, tornadoes, thunderstorms, drought,...
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FEMA can help you find declared emergencies and disasters by state, incident type, and/or year; provide disaster assistance and support services you need; and help local, state, tribal, and...
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“The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is a key participant in emergency preparedness and response within the city of Des Moines and Polk County, and throughout Central Iowa....
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During times of natural disaster, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers educational resources to reduce the personal impact of natural disasters, working in partnership with the local, state...
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Safeguard Iowa Partnership is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation whose mission is to better position Iowa and Iowans to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from all types...
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After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit...
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515-344-3936 This line is to help the Spanish-speaking community in the state of Iowa with the goal of providing information, resources, and support for the Iowa community. The line...
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An interactive live map of flood watches, advisories, and alerts throughout the state of Iowa. Also includes weather conditions, forecasts, public health alerts, and more.