IowaHSEM

Official account of Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management. We lead, coordinate & support homeland security & emergency management functions in Iowa.

[NWS Des Moines @NWSDesMoines]

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

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

Small pets need emergency plans, too! 🐹🐦🦎 Don't forget these essentials:
📦 Secure Transport: Chew-proof travel cages.
🌡️ Temp Control: Portable heating/cooling pads.
🥦 Specific Diets: Backup stash of specialized food. 🧣 Cover Up: Towels to cover bird cages & reduce stress

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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.

https://t.co/nCJ9kxVDwy

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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.

https://t.co/1gtl7Pn7rD

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

Make a plan ✅ to vote today. If you see suspicious activity, please call 911 or your local law enforcement agency. #SeeSomethingSaySomething

[Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate @IowaSOS]

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!

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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

[U.S. Fire (USFA) @usfire]

Heading out for summer travel? Test smoke alarms in your vacation rental. Safety first! #SummerReady

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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.❤️🐶🐱

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

#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
https://t.co/8hXNLHJNAn

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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

[IowaHSEM @IowaHSEM]

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.