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Posted on: May 11, 2023

May 7th Storm Damage Proclamation

Jasper County Declared

Governor Reynolds issues Disaster Proclamation for five counties in response to severe weather.

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Benton, Iowa, Jasper, Muscatine, and Poweshiek counties in response to severe...

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

Severe Weather Awareness & Jasper Alerts

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Severe Weather AwarenessLearn what to do before, during, and after severe weather.

According to https://www.weather.gov/dmx/preparedness, " Every year in the United States, hundreds of people are killed and thousands injured because of the weather. Da...

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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Plan

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Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Plan

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The Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 - 2027 was approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on March...

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

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Floods and Flash Floods

Floods & Flash Floods 

Floods are one of the most common hazards in the U.S. However, not all floods are alike. Some floods develop slowly – often times over a period of days. But flash floods can develop quickly, someti...

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Posted on: April 1, 2023

Derechos

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Derechos

According to the National Weather Service, a derecho (pronounced similar to “deh-REY-cho”) is a widespread, long-lived wind storm that is associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms. Although a derecho can produce de...

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

Severe Thunderstorms

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Severe Thunderstorms

Severe thunderstorms visit Iowa frequently each year. On average, Iowa sees close to 50 tornadoes, tens of flash flood events, hundreds of severe thunderstorms and thousands of non-severe thunderstorms.

By definition, a severe thunderst...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Tornados

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Tornado Safety Communications

Tornadoes Can Happen Any Time of the Year

Before a Tornado

  • Know the location of the closest safe room or storm shelter in your community. Refer to shelter safety information available from your local government.
  • Keep a stocked em...
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Posted on: June 21, 2022

Alert Iowa Sign Up

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By creating an account you can access various alerts including road closures, parking alerts, boil water advisories, and more. Alerts will be displayed at the top of the website when active. Visitors can also sign up to receive notifications on specific c...

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