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Welcome to
Dickinson County
Emergency Management
Dickinson County Emergency Management is a core public safety agency and the designated disaster response agency and emergency operations center for the county.
The program is overseen by the Dickinson County Emergency Management Commission which has representation from the county and each city.
Latest News &
Press Releases
Don’t be fooled by summer heat: Iowa’s waters are still dangerously cold
Summer heat entices many to plunge into local lakes to cool off. Air temperatures may soar into the 90s this weekend but water temperatures are much cooler, especially below the surface.
It’s hard to imagine freezing when it’s hot outside, but cold water (below 70 degrees) reduces body heat 25 to ...
Read MoreNew campaign from HSEMD helps Iowans be better social media consumers, recognize false information
DES MOINES, Iowa – Today, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management launched a new campaign to help Iowans become better social media consumers with a focus on recognizing false information and the harm it can cause.
The “Check the Source, of Course!” campaign urges social m...
Read MoreDickinson County Crisis Navigation Guide available for download
Developed in collaboration with the Dickinson County Hunger Coalition, Dickinson Behavioral Health Coalition, and ISU Service Learning students, the goal of the Crisis Navigation Guide is to provide additional context to the content found in the Dickinson County Resource Guide. It contains five, on...
Read MoreIDOT launches website for Highway 71 construction
If you’re one of the thousands of tourists who flock to Iowa’s Great Lakes region each summer, a new construction project will help make getting around the area between Arnold’s Park and Okoboji a lot easier. The project led by the Iowa Department of Transportation is planned to be completed in 2024...
Read MoreUPCOMING EVENTS
Jun 13 2023 12:00AM Anniversary of the Tornado of 1968 |
Jun 14 2023 12:00PM - Outdoor Warning Siren Test |
Jun 21 2023 12:00PM - Outdoor Warning Siren Test |
Jun 28 2023 12:00PM - Outdoor Warning Siren Test |
Jul 04 2023 12:00AM Independence Day - Courthouse Closed |
Jul 05 2023 12:00PM - Outdoor Warning Siren Test |
DICKINSON COUNTY, IOWA
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The Communities We Serve
The Organizations We Belong To
Where Our Office is Located
Dickinson County Courthouse
1802 Hill Avenue, Suite B103
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
43.422179°, -95.103645°