Official account of Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management. We lead, coordinate & support homeland security & emergency management functions in Iowa.
Attention📢to anyone with outdoor plans 🏕️ this evening and tonight! Strong/severe thunderstorms are expected this evening into tonight. All severe hazards are possible, including flash flooding, large hail, damaging winds and potentially a tornado. #iawx
Heading to the water? 🎣 Stay safe before you catch a fish THIS BIG:
📋 PLAN: Update licenses at https://t.co/JskH5XL6ZG
☀️ PROTECT: Hydrate & designate a sober boater!
🦺 PLAY: Wear a life jacket—required on ALL watercraft!
#WearItIowa#IowaFishing
It's #HeatAwareness Day! ☀️🥵
Heat-related illnesses are preventable by staying hydrated & avoiding peak heat. Recognizing the signs of heat exhaustion & stroke—such as dizziness or extreme body temp—enables you to intervene quickly & provide first aid.
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It's #HeatAwareness Day! ☀️
Never leave a child or pet unattended in a car, even with cracked windows. A vehicle's temp rises quickly, & because kids heat up 3-5 times faster than adults & pets cannot efficiently regulate their body temp, it's deadly.
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It's #HeatAwareness Day! ☀️ Practice heat safety wherever you are... at work, at home, in a vehicle, or spending time outdoors!
Learn how to protect yourself & your family from the impacts of heat stress.
https://t.co/nCJ9kxVDwy #ReadyIA
It's officially #HeatAwareness Day in #Iowa! ☀️
Be prepared for the heat all summer long by drinking plenty of water, using a high-SPF sunscreen, taking breaks in the shade/AC, reducing outdoor activity, & knowing the signs of heat illness.
https://t.co/1gtl7Pn7rD #ReadyIA
Enjoy Iowa's amazing trails safely this summer! Before heading out, remember to:
🗺️ PLAN: Check weather & Alert Iowa.
🦟 PROTECT: Use bug spray & check for ticks.
🐾 PLAY: Leash pets & give wildlife space.
Learn more: https://t.co/rRdCgmOluc
#IowaHiking#PlanProtectPlay
We are just 1⃣ day away from #HeatAwareness Day in #Iowa! ☀️
Heat-related deaths are nearly 100% preventable. Follow along on Thursday, June 6 to get helpful tips and information to keep you safe this summer.
https://t.co/1gtl7Pn7rD #ReadyIA
Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast to impact Iowa tonight through Friday. Be weather aware & have multiple ways to get alerts. If your county is under a severe thunderstorm warning, find shelter ASAP. 🌩️ 👉 🏠
https://t.co/vjlYFIgcZy #ReadyIA#SevereWeather
Your pets are important member of your family! This is why they should be included in your family’s emergency plan. Keep your pets in mind and follow these tips:
1. Make a plan.
2. Build an emergency kit.
3. Have proper ID/records.
Learn more: https://t.co/6BBcC2EcCz
It’s Primary Election Day, and polls are OPEN! Polls across the state are open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Visit https://t.co/jxBlwEjO3t to #MakeAPlan to vote today and make your voice heard!
It's summer vacation season! Keep your family safe when traveling.
✅ Ensure smoke & CO alarms are present & test them
✅ Find location of fire extinguisher & first-aid kit
✅ Discuss evacuation routes
June is #PetPreparednessMonth! 🐾 When emergencies strike, our pets rely on us.
Follow us all month for essential safety tips. Don't wait for a storm—start building your pet's emergency plan today: https://t.co/6BBcC2DEN1
If it's not safe for you, it's not safe for them.❤️🐶🐱
We are less than 1 week away from #HeatAwareness Day! Are you ready, #Iowa? ☀️ 🔥 ✅
Heat-related deaths are 100% preventable. Follow along on Thursday, June 4 to get helpful tips & resources to keep you safe this summer.
https://t.co/1gtl7Pn7rD #ReadyIA
Do you know what actions to take when thunder roars in Iowa?
🛑 Stop all outdoor activities
🏠 Shelter in a building or hard-topped vehicle
⏰ Wait 30 mins after you last hear thunder to resume activities
https://t.co/vjlYFIgcZy #ReadyIA#ThunderstormSafety
#Tick activity in #Iowa is above average this year due to warmer weather. 🕷️
✅ Dress in long sleeves/pants
✅ Use EPA-approved repellents
✅ Avoid wooded, high-grass areas
✅ Inspect yourself & pets after outdoor activity
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Are you planning to hit festivals, fairs, concerts, or other events around Iowa this summer? 😎
Download the Smart911 App on your phone, & enable location-based alerts to receive automatic severe weather & local alerts wherever you may be. 📲
More info: https://t.co/J9D8PgscM9
HSEM Director John Benson spoke at today's press conference with @IowaSOS. State & federal partners discussed steps they are taking to protect the security of Iowa’s elections. 🗳️ ✅
More election & voting info: https://t.co/I0UBMpLu1p #BeAVoter
We honor our fallen heroes. We remember their sacrifice. Wishing everyone a safe and reflective Memorial Day.
Iowa HSEM offices are closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the federal holiday.