Shelby County Emergency Management

10/06/2026

We have taken a few reports from people who had uninsured losses from damage due to water in basements from the rain last week. If you want to report damage please follow the link below and fill out the information on the site including any pictures you have.

We will likely not hit the threshold for federal assistance but there may be an option for state assistance if there is enough reported.

Step 4: Document Upload Upload photos or supporting documents for your disaster assistance application. Supporting Documents File Document Type Description (optional)

09/25/2026

UPDATE: Sheriffs phone lines have been fixed.

09/25/2026

The Shelby County Sheriffs Office is experiencing phone issues. To reach them please call 712-755-5160 and you will be transferred to them.

09/21/2026

https://shelbycounty.iowa.gov/employment/911_telecommunicator/1095/

09/21/2026

Send a message to learn more

08/05/2026

08/04/2026

Event has been canceled.

National Night Out has been canceled due to impending weather. Sorry! 

07/30/2026

Come out and have some fun!!!

07/19/2026

If people are looking for lost and found it is at the High School by the info tent. There have been several wallets turned in so far.

06/11/2026

With the large amounts of rain last night, we have set up a way to report any damages to property like flooded basements or storm damage. Please follow the link below and fill out the information along with uploading any pictures you may have.

Step 4: Document Upload Upload photos or supporting documents for your disaster assistance application. Supporting Documents File Document Type Description (optional)