Preparedness

211

211 is a vital service that connects millions of people to help every year. To get expert, caring help, simply call 211 today.

Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Alerts

Sign up to receive announcements of important information (e.g., warnings of natural disasters) sent to you through email or text message.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross Iowa Region has Chapter offices in Des Moines, Dubuque and Sioux City and three Blood Donation Centers. We serve 2.8 million people across Iowa, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Illinois.

Be Ready Iowa

Emergencies are a part of life. Although we cannot prevent emergencies, we can prepare for them.

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

The CDC provides good emergency preparedness resources.

COVID-19 Information

Access information regarding the COVID-19 health crisis in Jasper County.

Emergency Resources

Discover emergency resource contact information.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website for emergency management resources.

Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH)

It is the mission of the Iowa Department of Public Health to protect and improve the health of Iowans.

Iowa Homeland Security

The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD) has been working to make Iowa more prepared for disasters since it began as the State Civil Defense Agency in 1965.

Prepare Now - Emergency Readiness

Find information and tips for preparing yourself, family, pets, and your home in the event of an emergency.

Ready.gov

Access disaster and emergencies information from Ready.gov.

Ready Kids

Whether you’re a kid or teen yourself, a parent or loved one, or work with youth, Ready Kids has tools and information to help before, during and after disasters.

Salvation Army

Salvation Army is here to help disaster survivors.

Tech Ready

Technology has made it easier than ever to prepare for emergencies, but it can be unreliable during emergency circumstances if you haven’t planned to keep your gadgets protected and powered up.