Emergency Resources
Find local emergency management, non-emergency public safety numbers, warming/cooling centers, verified shelters, food assistance, medical resources, and other community support.
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Polk County Emergency Management
Emergency Management · Des Moines , IA
County emergency management information and preparedness resources.
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Des Moines Fire Department
Fire Department · Des Moines , IA
Fire and emergency response information. Call 911 for emergencies.
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National Weather Service Des Moines
Other Community Resource · Johnston , IA
Official weather watches, warnings, forecasts, and severe weather information for central Iowa.
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Des Moines Police Non-Emergency
Police / Non-Emergency · Des Moines , IA
Use 911 for emergencies. Use non-emergency resources for non-urgent police assistance.
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Iowa 511 Road Conditions
Utility / Outage Info · Statewide , IA
Road conditions, travel alerts, closures, and winter driving information.
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During Severe Weather
Do not wait until a tornado warning to drive across town. Plan ahead. During an active warning, get to the safest nearby place immediately: basement, storm shelter, safe room, or a small interior room on the lowest floor away from windows.
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