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Providing trusted information on severe weather, emergency preparedness, disaster response, mitigation, and recovery to help keep our communities safe, informed, and resilient.

🐾 BUILD A KIT WEEK: DON’T FORGET YOUR PETS! 🐾Our pets depend on us to be prepared. As part of National Preparedness Mont...
09/10/2026

🐾 BUILD A KIT WEEK: DON’T FORGET YOUR PETS! 🐾

Our pets depend on us to be prepared. As part of National Preparedness Month, take time this week to build an emergency kit for the four-legged members of your family.

Consider including:
🐶 Food & water for at least 3 days
💊 Medications & medical records
🦮 Leash, collar & identification
🩹 Pet first-aid supplies
🐱 Carrier or crate
📄 Veterinary records & important documents

Emergencies can happen at any time. Having these items ready can help keep your pets safe, healthy and comfortable before, during and after a disaster.

Be prepared. They count on you! 🐾

Learn more about emergency preparedness for pets at Ready.gov.

🌧️ NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH: BUILD A KIT 🎒This week, National Preparedness Month is focused on an important step in b...
09/08/2026

🌧️ NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH: BUILD A KIT 🎒

This week, National Preparedness Month is focused on an important step in being ready: building an emergency kit.

With heavy rain expected this evening, now is a great time to make sure your household has the supplies you may need if severe weather causes flooding, power outages, or other disruptions.

A basic emergency kit should include:
💧 Water and nonperishable food
🔦 Flashlight and extra batteries
🩹 First aid supplies
📻 Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
📄 Important documents
💊 Necessary medications and personal items

Don’t wait until the weather gets worse to start preparing. Build your kit today so you’re ready when you need it.

For more information on building an emergency kit, visit Ready.gov.

Plan. Prepare. Stay Informed.

Warren County Emergency Management will be out of the office in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7th. We wil...
09/04/2026

Warren County Emergency Management will be out of the office in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7th. We will return on Tuesday, September 8th.
For urgent needs, please contact Warren County Dispatch 515-961-1122.

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH: MAKE A PLAN! Emergencies can happen with little warning. One of the best things you can do ...
09/03/2026

NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH: MAKE A PLAN!

Emergencies can happen with little warning. One of the best things you can do today is make a plan for how you and your household will respond.

📋 Start with these simple steps:
✅ Talk with your household about emergencies that could happen in your area.
✅ Decide how you will communicate and where you will meet.
✅ Sign up for local emergency alerts and know where to find trusted information.
✅ Build an emergency kit with the supplies you may need.
✅ Practice your plan and update it as your household’s needs change.

Preparedness doesn’t have to be complicated. A few simple steps today can make a big difference when an emergency happens.

🌐 Learn more and create your plan at Ready.gov/Make-a-Plan

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH!This September, we’re joining communities across the country to recognize Nati...
09/01/2026


SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH!

This September, we’re joining communities across the country to recognize National Preparedness Month with this year’s theme: AMERICANS STAND READY.

Being prepared isn’t just about what happens during a disaster. It’s about taking simple steps before an emergency happens to protect yourself, your family, and your community.

Throughout September, Warren County EMA will focus on three important ways you can stand ready:

📋 MAKE A PLAN
Know what you and your family will do before an emergency happens. Talk about emergency contacts, evacuation routes, meeting places, and how you’ll stay connected.

🎒 BUILD A KIT
Have the supplies you may need ready to go. A preparedness kit can help you and your family be more self-reliant when you need it most.

📱 BE IN THE KNOW
Stay informed about the hazards that could affect our community and know where to get trusted emergency information and alerts.

Preparedness starts with you — and every small step makes a difference.

Americans Stand Ready.
Are you ready?

Follow Warren County EMA throughout September as we share tips, resources, and simple ways you can Make a Plan, Build a Kit, and Be in the Know.

☀️ HOT WEATHER IS RETURNING! ☀️As temperatures rise, we encourage everyone to take steps to stay cool and safe:💧 Drink p...
08/28/2026

☀️ HOT WEATHER IS RETURNING! ☀️

As temperatures rise, we encourage everyone to take steps to stay cool and safe:

💧 Drink plenty of water
❄️ Spend time in air-conditioned spaces
👕 Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
🌡️ Limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day
🐾 Make sure pets have shade and plenty of water—and never leave them in a parked car
❤️ Check on family, friends, and neighbors, especially older adults and young children.

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Look out for one another. We’re all in this together!

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾Our pets are part of the family — and they need emergency plans too.Take a moment today to buil...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐾
Our pets are part of the family — and they need emergency plans too.
Take a moment today to build a pet go‑bag with food, water, medication, ID tags, and a recent photo for reunification.

Prepared pets are protected pets. 💚

🎒🏫 First Day of School is Here!As students head back to school, let’s all do our part to help keep them safe.🚸 Drivers:...
08/24/2026

🎒🏫 First Day of School is Here!

As students head back to school, let’s all do our part to help keep them safe.

🚸 Drivers: Slow down in school zones, watch for pedestrians and buses, and never pass a stopped school bus with flashing red lights.

🚌 Students: Use crosswalks, stay alert around traffic, and follow school safety instructions.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & caregivers: Review drop-off/pick-up procedures, emergency plans, and how your child can contact you if needed.

A safe school year starts with all of us. Let’s make safety a priority from day one!

📚 Wishing all Warren County students, families, teachers, and staff a safe and successful school year!

🚨 Emergency Management Is More Than DisastersWhen you hear “Emergency Management,” you might think of tornadoes, floods,...
08/19/2026

🚨 Emergency Management Is More Than Disasters

When you hear “Emergency Management,” you might think of tornadoes, floods, or other disasters. But emergency management is much more than responding when something goes wrong.

Emergency managers work before, during, and after emergencies:

🔹 Preparedness – Planning, training, exercises, education, and making sure resources are ready.

🔹 Mitigation – Identifying hazards and taking steps to reduce their impact and future damage.

🔹 Response – Coordinating information, resources, and agencies when an emergency happens.

🔹 Recovery – Helping the community assess damage, restore services, address needs, and move forward.

💡 Emergency management is about being ready before the emergency happens—not just reacting when it does.
📊 WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

A severe storm is expected to move through the area tonight. You have a few hours to prepare.

What's the FIRST thing you would do?

🌩️ A: Check the forecast and warnings
🏠 B: Review where you would take shelter
🔋 C: Charge phones and gather emergency supplies
📱 D: Check on family, friends, or neighbors

Vote below! 👇

And remember: There isn't just one right answer—being prepared often means doing all of these things before severe weather arrives.

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115 N. Howard Suite B100-A
Indianola, IA
50125

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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