Warren County Iowa Emergency Management

09/30/2024

✨NEW DATE ADDED✨

We are honored to partner with Madison County Iowa Emergency Management to host Allison Crowther on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 10 AM as part of 2024 Senior Speaker Series.

Allison is the mother of Welles Crowther who you may have heard of as the "Man in the Red Bandana". Welles gave his life helping others escape the World Trade Center’s South Tower on September 11th, 2001.

Our Senior Speaker Series was created for senior citizens, but as always it's welcome to all guests!

09/16/2024

09/03/2024

With the storms having cleared, the weather is now sunny, and winter is still months away, September is designated as National Preparedness Month, to serve as a reminder to be prepared and not be completely caught off guard.

September is ! Starting a conversation today can help you and your household prepare for disasters.

🔷Set aside a time to discuss your plan with the whole household.
🔷Complete a family communication plan. Use the free template provided by Ready.Gov: https://www.ready.gov/plan-form
🔷 Save a copy of your plan in your email for easy access, share with a friend or fmaily member, and save important numbers in your phone.

Learn more about preparedness at www.ready.iowa.gov

07/31/2024

Update on projected time frames that this will hit.

07/31/2024

Severe storms will move through the area this evening, here's what to know:

💨Enhanced risk (lvl 3 of 5) for severe weather.

💨Strong winds of 60 to 70+ mph are the primary concern.

💨Locally heavy rainfall and hail also a threat. Tornadoes possible but lower likelihood.

There will be a chance for strong storms with damaging winds tonight. Have multiple ways to receive warnings and prepare as you would for any severe weather event!

https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=WarrenCountyIowa

07/30/2024

Warren County is under a severe weather warning.

07/12/2024

Hot days are ahead of us! Now might be a good time to visit your local library or maybe a neighboring one or two!😎

07/02/2024

Warren County is under tornado watch until 9 PM.

07/02/2024

ANOTHER ONE!
Warren County is under an enhanced warning for severe weather. This includes damaging winds and potential tornados. Please be aware and take shelter if outdoors.