Iowa City Public Safety

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Please be advised that traffic lights are down at the intersection of Governor Street and Market Street due to a crash. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
We will issue an update once the traffic lights are back in service.

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Update: The area of Scott Boulevard and Eastbury Drive has reopened. The incident in question remains under investigation.

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The Iowa City Police and Fire Departments are responding to an unexpected incident associated with a house relocation on Rochester Avenue between Scott Boulevard and Eastbury Drive. Please avoid the area until further notice.

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The Iowa City Police and Fire Departments are responding to an unexpected incident associated with a house relocation on Rochester Avenue between Scott Boulevard and Eastbury Drive. Please avoid the area until further notice.

[University of Iowa Campus Safety @UIowa_safety]

HAWK ALERT: Suspicious package at Capitol Street Ramp, ramp is closed. Police on scene. Avoid the area. More: https://t.co/YquzXCskf1

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The property damage crash will require the replacement of a utility pole. That work is anticipated to be completed this evening. An update will be sent when normal traffic resumes. (2/2)

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Iowa City Police are responding to a property damage crash on Rocky Shore Drive necessitating the closure of Park Road to through traffic. Rocky Shore Drive is also closed from River Street to Park Road. Access to residences will be maintained. (1/2)

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Update: EB Interstate 80 has reopened and traffic is flowing again on NB Highway 1.

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Due to a crash on eastbound Interstate 80, there is a considerable backup on northbound Highway 1.

NB Highway 1 should be avoided beginning at Burlington Street and alternate routes north of Iowa City should be used until further notice.

[Iowa City Public Safety @ICPublicSafety]

Due to a crash on eastbound Interstate 80, there is a considerable backup on northbound Highway 1.

NB Highway 1 should be avoided beginning at Burlington Street and alternate routes north of Iowa City should be used until further notice.

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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Johnson County until 6:30 PM. Seek shelter.

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Highway 6 has reopened.

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Please note that westbound Highway 6 is currently closed at Keokuk St. due to a motor vehicle crash. Please avoid the area.

[Iowa City Public Safety @ICPublicSafety]

Please note that westbound Highway 6 is currently closed at Keokuk St. due to a motor vehicle crash. Please avoid the area.

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ICFD is responding to a fire in the 300 Block of Burlington Street. Westbound traffic is blocked. Please avoid the area.

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

The #988Lifeline offers caring counseling to people who are struggling or are in crisis—including specialized services for:

✔️ Veterans, service members & their families
✔️ Spanish speakers
✔️ LGBTQI+ youth and people under the age of 25

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

Winter weather is just around the corner. As the temperatures drop, it's a good idea to start layering up to keep warm. #ReadyIA

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[US Consumer Product Safety Commission @USCPSC]

Cook the turkey, not your home.

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This is a longer video, but well worth your time. Lithium ion batteries are in many of our devices. Learn more about how to prevent fires related to lithium ion batteries.

[Fire Safety Research Institute @FSRI_org]

Watch FSRI’s new PSA to learn about the potential dangers of lithium-ion battery-powered devices and how you can Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety to prevent fires and protect your loved ones. For more tips, visit https://t.co/EmDxqkza4x. #BatteryFireSafety @FDNY @ATFHQ @USfire

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Our winter clothing drive flyers have been translated to French and Spanish. Please share with anyone who may be interested or is in need of winter clothing items this year!

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Please consider donating new or gently used winter clothing items!

Our goal is to collect enough donations to ensure everyone who comes to the event on Dec. 2 walks away with the items they need.

[nhtsagov @NHTSAgov]

Celebrate the seat belt this National Seat Belt Day – it’s a lifesaver! 💗

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This weekend, Immigrant and Refugee Community Outreach Assistant Joshua Dabusu presented on scam and fraud prevention to a group of Congolese community members at the Broadway Neighborhood Center.

This important information was presented in both French and Lingala!