Welcome to the official county agency for disaster preparedness and response in Dickinson County, Iowa. Guided by the Emergency Management Commission, our mission is to protect lives, safeguard property, and ensure the environmental and economic resilience of our communities.

We work across all four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. By maintaining strong partnerships with local municipalities, fire departments, law enforcement, EMS, and state agencies, we ensure a unified and effective response when crises occur. Our Emergency Operations Center serves as the central hub for resources and strategic planning during major incidents.

Public empowerment is at the heart of what we do. Through educational initiatives like "Ready Dickinson County," we equip residents and visitors with the tools needed to stay safe. We strongly encourage everyone to sign up for DickinsonAlert, our free mass notification system that delivers critical updates regarding severe weather, road closures, and local community announcements straight to your mobile phone or email.

Whether we are developing disaster response plans, conducting community training, or responding to severe storms, our commitment remains the same: building a safer, more prepared Dickinson County for everyone who lives here today.