Jasper County
Emergency Management
& Homeland Security
Emergency Management
& Homeland Security
Current News Updates & Alerts
Jasper County Emergency Management
1030 W 2nd St S, Newton, IA 50208 Phone: 641-792-7555
1030 W 2nd St S, Newton, IA 50208 Phone: 641-792-7555
Jasper County EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
The CodeRed™ system provides city officials with the ability to provide pre-recorded emergency telephone notification/information messages to targeted areas or the entire city. Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for CodeRed™ to be sure they receive timely emergency notifications when alerts are issued. Sign up here
An Incident Command System (ICS) Toolbox has been provided by Region 1 Homeland Security for instruction with local Public Safety Personnel.
To View, click here
To View, click here
Monday - Flash Flood Pamphlet (PFD)
Tuesday - Warning Reception Pamphlet (PDF) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Wednesday - Tornado Safety Pamphlet (PDF)
Thursday - Severe Thunderstorm Pamphlet (PDF)
Friday - Family Preparedness Pamphlet (PDF)
Tuesday - Warning Reception Pamphlet (PDF) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Wednesday - Tornado Safety Pamphlet (PDF)
Thursday - Severe Thunderstorm Pamphlet (PDF)
Friday - Family Preparedness Pamphlet (PDF)
Hazard Mitigation Planning
Building a disaster resistant community is an initiative that challenges Jasper County to undertake actions that protect families, businesses, and public facilities by reducing the effects of natural disasters. Reducing the effects of natural disasters makes economic sense, and it is a good public policy because it protects the citizens and the future of the community.
On September 20, 2011 FEMA approved the Jasper County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the entire county. The plan is reviewed and updated every five years. To view, click here
Building a disaster resistant community is an initiative that challenges Jasper County to undertake actions that protect families, businesses, and public facilities by reducing the effects of natural disasters. Reducing the effects of natural disasters makes economic sense, and it is a good public policy because it protects the citizens and the future of the community.
On September 20, 2011 FEMA approved the Jasper County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the entire county. The plan is reviewed and updated every five years. To view, click here
Severe Weather Awareness Week 2014
Pamphlets Still Available:
Pamphlets Still Available:
FREE Red Cross Apps available for I-Phone and Androids involving many scenarios such as flooding, tornadoes, etc. click on the link below:
<https://play.google.com/store>
<http://www.apple.com>
<https://play.google.com/store>
<http://www.apple.com>
CodeRED Weather Warning
STAY SAFE We have purchased CodeRED Weather Warning to alert citizens in the path of severe weather.
ALERT TYPES Moments after a severe thunderstorm, flash flood or tornado warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, telephone messages will be sent to affected citizens.
OPT-IN TO GET THE CALL To receive alerts for any combination of severe weather warnings sign up here
Weather Warnings Apps Available To view, click here
ALERT TYPES Moments after a severe thunderstorm, flash flood or tornado warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, telephone messages will be sent to affected citizens.
OPT-IN TO GET THE CALL To receive alerts for any combination of severe weather warnings sign up here
Weather Warnings Apps Available To view, click here