Tama County Iowa Emergency Management

10/23/2026

Mild, dry conditions continue today with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s. Breezy winds from the south/southeast from 10-20mph are expected, with gusts as high as 30mph in northwestern Iowa that could lead to elevated fire weather concerns.

10/23/2026

It's pumpkin spice-everything season, including candles. 🕯 According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 20 home candle fires are reported each day.

☑️ Keep holiday decorations away from open flames
☑️ Extinguish all candles when leaving a room or before going to sleep

More info: nfpa.org/candles

10/16/2026

OUT OF DATE!!

Much of central Iowa is under a Freeze Warning for Friday night into Saturday morning. Lows are expected to fall into the upper 20s to lower 30s. Take time now to protect any sensitive vegetation!

10/16/2026

**** Attention Tama County ****

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Much of central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

10/15/2026

10/12/2026

Mark your calendars to attend a Land Use Plan meeting to share your thoughts!

10/09/2026

CHECK. PLAN. PRACTICE.

Check your smoke alarms.
Plan how you’ll get out.
Practice your escape plan with everyone in your household.

Fire safety starts before an emergency happens.

10/07/2026

This is Fire Prevention Week! This year's theme is: “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.” Lithium-ion batteries power our everyday devices, but improper charging can turn that power into a fire risk. Let’s make safe charging habits our everyday superpower—use the right charger, never leave devices unattended while charging, and keep batteries cool to help protect our homes and communities.

10/05/2026

Does your family have a fire safety plan? If not, contact your local fire department about Operation E.D.I.T.H.!

This is Fire Prevention Week. Throughout this week the Dysart Fire Department will be doing activities at the schools and daycares in Dysart.

The whole family should be ready to practice Operation E.D.I.T.H on Tuesday night by 7PM. Once your family has practiced your Exit Drills in the Home, turn on your porch light. The firefighters will be driving around town to see how many households participated.

If you have questions, flag down one of the trucks and we will be happy to help.

10/04/2026

Current forecast for the Iowa River near Tama.