FEMA will begin canvassing neighborhoods affected by tornadoes starting May 15, in coordination with state & county emergency management.

Gov. Reynolds announced that President Biden has approved Iowa’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration.

Gov. Reynolds sent a letter to Secretary Vilsack at the USDA requesting federal assistance for farmers whose properties were damaged by severe weather.

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Clarke, Marion, O’Brien, & Pottawattamie counties in response to May 6 severe weather.

Governor Reynolds requested an expedited Presidential Disaster Declaration for 9 Iowa counties with significant damage from April 26 severe weather.

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Clarke, Crawford, Harrison, Mills, Polk, Ringgold, Shelby, & Union counties in response to April 26 severe weather.

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie County in response to severe weather that occurred on April 26. 

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Allamakee, Cass, Des Moines, Fayette, Henry, & Lee counties in response to April 16 severe weather.

Iowa HSEMD joined national public safety leaders recognizing April 2024 as National 911 Education Month to promote 911 awareness & proper usage.

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation in Allamakee & Clayton Counties activating Federal Highway Administration Funds for bridge repair.

Gov. Reynolds requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 18 Iowa counties due to significant snowfall during the January winter storms.  

Gov. Reynolds issued an extension of a disaster proclamation that assists Dallas County in their response to the tragic January 4th shooting at Perry High School.  

The Office of Levee Safety hosted town hall meetings across Iowa in February and March to discuss flood risk reduction.