Official account of Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management. We lead, coordinate & support homeland security & emergency management functions in Iowa.
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ALT Iowa State Fire Marshal campus fire safety tips with diverse students smiling and fire prevention reminders.
ALT Prevent Child Hot Car Deaths infographic. Top section shows a warning icon of a car with a temperature gauge and a text headline. Below, four tips: 1) Never leave a child alone in a car. 2) Keep car doors and trunks locked. 3) Create reminders by placing an item in the backseat. 4) Take action by calling 911 if a child is alone in a car. Includes related icons for each point.
ALT Illustration of a dog and cat with summer pet safety tips including fresh water, vet visits, and avoiding heat risks. Learn more at ready.gov/pets.
ALT Extreme Heat: Older Adults People 65 years or older are at greater risk from extreme heat health problems. Find somewhere air conditioned. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Wear loose, lightweight, or light-colored clothing. Avoid high-energy activities during the midday heat and stay in the shade.
ALT Infographic titled "Funnel Clouds Possible" for this afternoon and evening across South into Central Iowa. Explains that funnels may form from developing showers/weak storms, rarely touch the ground, and pose no threat to life or property.
ALT View through a rain-soaked windshield showing blurred red brake lights during heavy rain with text "heavy rain can bring dangerous flash floods. prepare ahead now."
ALT Your chance of being struck by lightning greatly increases when remaining outdoors during a thunderstorm. Lightning can strike from up to 10 miles away. Some of the activities people were doing when they were recently struck by lightning include golfing, boating, running, grilling, walking, construction, riding, gardening, and swimming. When thunder roars, go indoors! See a flash, dash inside!
ALT Instructions to use water to extinguish fireworks and avoid relighting unignited ones to prevent injury and hearing damage warnings.
ALT We want your reports! Hail, wind or tornado damage? Pictures or video are always helpful. We want to know! If you had any storm impacts from recent thunderstorm activity, please let us know in the comments! Pictures and videos are always helpful, but be sure to include location and timing in your report!
ALT Check out these important fire safety tips. Don't start a campfire or burn yard debris if there are high winds, drought, or high temperatures. Keep fire pits, wood piles, and propane tanks 10 to 30 feet from your home.
