Jasper County EMA

This is the official twitter account for the Jasper County Emergency Management Agency, Newton Iowa

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Severe weather is possible tonight. Do you have multiple ways to receive alerts? If not, download the Jasper Ready app now to keep your family safe while sleeping. NWS alerts will come across your phone.

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Today is heat awareness day. Please remember this summer to check on your elderly neighbors during really hot weather.

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Today is world biking day. Stay safe by following the rules of the road.

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Great tips as you travel with your family this summer to keep everyone safe while staying away from home.

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Have you included your pets in your family emergency plan and supply kit?

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Today Jasper County really shines with the ribbon cutting of the Dana King Ceretti Environmental Education Center. It has been a long time coming but the Conservation board, staff, and supporters were persistent and now we all benefit from their hard work.

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When biking with your family this summer, play it safe and always wear a helmet.

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Great ideas for the entire summer to protect your family.

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Do you want to receive alerts via text messages? Text JASPERIA to 67283 to receive alerts or visit https://t.co/9gFCtxdcum today.

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Another successful AAIR training is in the books here in Jasper County.
Today wrapped up the second and final day of training, bringing together responders from across Iowa to work through fast moving active threat scenarios and integrated response operations.

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Day 1 of 2 for another Active Attack Integrated Response (AAIR) training right here in Jasper County. We are incredibly thankful for the departments and partner agencies that teamed up to help make this training possible locally.

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It's bicycle safety month. Please wear a helmet and follow the rules of the road to help drivers know what you plan to do.

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Jasper County Alert:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 8:18PM CDT until May 18 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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Jasper County Alert:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 8:08PM CDT until May 18 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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Jasper County Alert:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 7:41PM CDT until May 18 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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Jasper County Alert:
Tornado Warning issued May 18 at 7:39PM CDT until May 18 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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This week we recognize the EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, rescue personnel, and EMS professionals who answer the call every single day.
To the EMS providers serving Jasper County, thank you for what you do. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment do not go unnoticed.

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Jasper County Emergency Alert:
Tornado Watch issued May 17 at 8:07PM CDT until May 18 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

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Important message from Jasper County, Iowa:
High Wind Warning issued May 16 at 10:08PM CDT until May 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA