Chickasaw County Emergency Management Agency

Chickasaw County Emergency Management Agency Serving and protecting Chickasaw County. Emergency Management is all about anticipating disruptions and establishing contingencies.

Maintains and administers county-wide emergency management office, emergency operations center, equipment and programs. Prepares detailed responses and plans, including preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery for a wide variety of catastrophic scenarios. Serves as liaison, coordinator between federal, state, county, and city CEO's, and emergency response agencies in day to day operations a

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Chickasaw County Emergency Management had the opportunity to participate in a pipeline emergency tabletop exercise hoste...
05/12/2026

Chickasaw County Emergency Management had the opportunity to participate in a pipeline emergency tabletop exercise hosted by Pembina today. This training helps strengthen our preparedness, coordination, and response capabilities for pipeline‑related incidents.

Pembina continues to be a tremendous supporter of emergency services throughout Chickasaw County and we truly appreciate their commitment to safety and collaboration.

Chickasaw County, IA: Elevated Fire Weather Conditions for Today.
05/04/2026

Chickasaw County, IA: Elevated Fire Weather Conditions for Today.

Today Chickasaw County Emergency Management participated in a unique and valuable livestock rollover training at the Swi...
04/30/2026

Today Chickasaw County Emergency Management participated in a unique and valuable livestock rollover training at the Swine Medical Education Center on the campus of Iowa State University.

This hands-on training brought together emergency management, law enforcement, veterinary students, DOT personnel, and tow truck operators to strengthen coordination and response capabilities during livestock transportation incidents.

Participants worked through real-world scenarios involving overturned trailers, focusing on animal safety, responder safety, traffic control, and effective multi-agency communication. Trainings like this are critical in rural areas where livestock transport is common and incidents can quickly become complex.

We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate and continue building the skills needed to respond effectively.

Preparedness through partnership. Safety through planning.Over the past few weeks, Chickasaw County Emergency Management...
04/29/2026

Preparedness through partnership. Safety through planning.

Over the past few weeks, Chickasaw County Emergency Management has been working closely with the Chickasaw Event Center to develop a comprehensive evacuation plan including detailed maps to enhance safety for all visitors, staff, and event participants.

Planning and preparedness are key components of emergency management. By collaborating with local partners, we can ensure that everyone knows the safest routes and procedures in the event of an emergency. These efforts help strengthen our community’s readiness and resilience.

We appreciate the partnership and commitment of the Chickasaw Event Center team as we continue working together to keep our community safe.

Planning Team included Chickasaw Event Center Executive Director Janet Pickar, Chickasaw County Council on Aging President William Schwickerath, and Chickasaw County Emergency Management Jeff Bernatz.

04/27/2026

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04/23/2026

City of Nashua is performing maintenance on the Outdoor Warning System by City Hall

Here is the latest information concerning strong to severe storm potential this evening into tonight.
04/23/2026

Here is the latest information concerning strong to severe storm potential this evening into tonight.

🚨 Professional Growth at the Iowa APCO/NENA Spring Conference! 🚨Over the past two days Chickasaw County EMA/911 attended...
04/22/2026

🚨 Professional Growth at the Iowa APCO/NENA Spring Conference! 🚨

Over the past two days Chickasaw County EMA/911 attended the Iowa APCO/NENA Spring Conference in Des Moines. Joining 911 Directors and Telecommunicators from across the state for intensive training and collaboration to better serve our community.

Chickasaw County EMA/911 successfully completed 16 hours of continuing education, focusing on the latest trends, technologies, and life-saving strategies in emergency communications.

🗓️ Day 1: Iowa NENA – Culture & Leadership

Day 1 featured The Healthy Dispatcher Kris Inman, with a powerful session on "Center Culture and Communication: Leadership in Every Chair." This presentation focused on ensuring that every member of our team—from newest hire to veteran director—is empowered to lead during a crisis.

🗓️ Day 2: Iowa APCO – Passion & Performance

Day 2 we shifted gears with Doug Showalter of Showalter & Company for their session "Leave A Legacy Worth Leaving." We explored "When Every Second Counts: Reigniting Passion, Purpose, and Peak Performance in 9-1-1." It was an incredible reminder of the "why" behind what we do and how to maintain the highest standards of service in emergency communications.

Thank you to the Iowa APCO and Iowa NENA chapters for putting on a great conference.

Elevated Fire Weather Conditions for This Afternoon. 4/20/2026 10:44 AM to 7:00 PM CDT for Chickasaw County, IA
04/20/2026

Elevated Fire Weather Conditions for This Afternoon. 4/20/2026 10:44 AM to 7:00 PM CDT for Chickasaw County, IA

04/17/2026

Chickasaw Co Alert:

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 129 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA

FLOYD MITCHELL

IN NORTHEAST IOWA

ALLAMAKEE CHICKASAW CLAYTON
FAYETTE HOWARD WINNESHIEK

IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN

CRAWFORD GRANT RICHLAND
VERNON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLES CITY, CRESCO, DECORAH,
ELKADER, NEW HAMPTON, OELWEIN, OSAGE, PLATTEVILLE,
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, RICHLAND CENTER, VIROQUA, AND WAUKON.

Tornado Watch from 4/14/2026 2:35 PM to 10:00 PM CDT for Chickasaw County, IA.
04/14/2026

Tornado Watch from 4/14/2026 2:35 PM to 10:00 PM CDT for Chickasaw County, IA.

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516 S Linn Avenue
New Hampton, IA
50659

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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