Shelby County Emergency Management

Shelby County Emergency Management This web page is not monitored by Emergency Dispatchers. If you have an EMERGENCY please dial 911.

04/21/2026

Shelby Alert: All HMU customers in Harlan and Cresthaven should flush water lines for 3-5 minutes before drinking. Visit HMU website or City of Harlan Facebook for details.

Special thank you to everyone who spoiled our dispatchers for National Telecommunicators Week. They certainly felt appre...
04/16/2026

Special thank you to everyone who spoiled our dispatchers for National Telecommunicators Week. They certainly felt appreciated and will have plenty of snacks for a few weeks.

This week, we celebrate the incredible professionals who keep our communities connected and safe — our dedicated dispatc...
04/12/2026

This week, we celebrate the incredible professionals who keep our communities connected and safe — our dedicated dispatchers!
Behind every emergency call, every coordinated response, and every life-saving moment, there’s a dispatcher working tirelessly at the console. They are the calm in the chaos, the first voice of help, and the unsung heroes who make split-second decisions that matter.

To our amazing dispatchers:
Thank you for your professionalism, your composure under pressure, your compassion, and your unwavering commitment to our community. You truly are the heart of public safety communications.

We appreciate you more than words can say!

04/03/2026

Please call 712-755-5160 to reach the Comm Center until further notice.

03/25/2026

Make a severe weather plan before you need it! Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place, how you will contact one another, how you will get back together, and what you will do in different situations. To find out how, visit ready.gov/make-a-plan

03/25/2026

🌪️Are You Ready for the Real Thing?🌪️
Today is your chance to practice putting your severe weather safety plans into action!

PRACTICE: Physically go to your "safe spot" (basement, interior room, or storm shelter).

TALK: Make sure your family, coworkers, and neighbors know exactly where to go.

THINK: What if you’re in the car when a tornado strikes? At the grocery store? Have a plan for every scenario.

03/24/2026

You know to take shelter immediately if your area receives a Tornado Warning. But what makes a good shelter? Take the time now to figure out your options and make sure you’re weather.gov/safety/tornado

03/24/2026

Today’s Severe Weather Awareness Week topic is Tornado Safety.

A Watch means conditions are favorable for a tornado—be prepared!

A Warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar—take action! 🚨 Know the difference to stay safe this season.

For more information, check out the following resources: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/412c31b0db0d488da6c01f411dffd145

03/16/2026

Due to the winter storm, Shelby County EMA/911….will still be open! Everyone please stay safe and do not travel unless it is an emergency.

03/15/2026

Shelby Alert: Harlan has issued a Snow Emergency on March 16th at 5am no parking on city streets until cleared. Visit City of Harlan website or Facebook for more info.

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612 Court St
Harlan, IA
51537

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+17122158066

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