Safeguard Iowa Partnership

05/19/2026

🚑 Honoring Our EMS Heroes — National EMS Week

This week, we proudly recognize the incredible dedication of our Emergency Medical Services professionals across Polk County.
Every day — and every night — they respond with skill, compassion, and courage to keep our communities safe.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment, your calm in crisis, and the lifesaving care you provide when every second matters.

Polk County is safer because of you.
Happy National EMS Week!

05/18/2026

05/15/2026

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office and the Winneshiek County Emergency Management Commission recently announced Winneshiek County Emergency Management Coordinator Sean Snyder was named Emergency Manager of the Year by the Iowa Emergency Management Association. The award was created to recogniz...

05/04/2026

this severe weather season.

Pack a go-bag with at least 3 days of essentials, designed for quick evacuation. Key items include food/water, a first-aid kit, flashlight/batteries, hygiene/sanitation items, clothing, & medications. Include essential documents, cash, and pet supplies.

Ready.iowa.gov

04/29/2026

Thank you Chief for your service to our state. As a dedicated member of our Board of Directors, you have made a lasting impact on our organization and critical mission. Together. Helping Iowans!

It's official. Chief Greg Smith will retire from the Cedar Rapids Fire Department at the end of June. After 32 years of service to the City of Cedar Rapids, it's time for a new adventure.

Chief Greg Smith started at CRFD in 1994 and has been the Fire Chief since 2019. We'll sit down with him for a longer interview and walk down memory lane as we get closer to his final days with us. For now, he's still working hard to lead our department, advocate for firefighters, and giving his all to the performance of his duties.

We will host a public goodbye open house in June for Chief Smith.

A nationwide search will start very soon for the next Chief of the Cedar Rapids Fire Department. We'll keep you updated on that process.

04/28/2026

A great morning with some of our fantastic partners! Together. Helping Iowans.

04/23/2026

Severe thunderstorms are possible in Iowa later today. Damaging winds and large hail are primary threats with tornadoes possible.

👀 Be weather aware
📲 Have multiple ways to receive alerts
🏠 Know where you will take shelter
⚡️ When thunder roars, go indoors!

Ready.iowa.gov/thunderstorms

04/14/2026

There is the potential for severe weather later today into tonight! Large hail and isolated tornadoes will be the primary threats, with damaging winds also possible. Storms are most likely after 4 pm and will develop initially in central to northeastern Iowa, moving east northeastward through the evening.

04/10/2026