From February 1 to March 14, 2023, FEMA conducted a preparedness survey of Americans where participants were asked general disaster preparedness questions. Some people identified as being at greater risk for one of the hazards surveyed were asked additional preparedness questions related to that hazard. Responses were adjusted by key demographic variables to better reflect the composition of the general public. Some results of that survey are below.
of adults who believe they are prepared for a disaster.
of adults who took three or more preparedness actions.
of people who had read, seen, or heard information about how to get better prepared for a disaster.
of people or their family members had experienced the effects of a disaster.
In Dickinson County since 2010
7
Confirmed Tornadoes
& Funnel Clouds
& Funnel Clouds
23
Flash Flood &
Flood Reports
Flood Reports
209
Severe Wind &
Hail Reports
Hail Reports
9
Federal Disaster Declarations
Are You Ready, Dickinson County?
These pages provide preparedness information specific to Dickinson County, Iowa. Learn about our outdoor warning siren system, our mass notification system, NOAA weather radio, wireless emergency alerts, staying safe on the ice, what to do during a power outage, and how to build a preparedness kit for your home on a budget and in just 20 weeks.
DickinsonAlert
20 Weeks to Preparedness
Winter Preparedness & Resources
Ice Safety
Power Outages
NOAA Weather Radio
Outdoor Warning Sirens
Wireless Emergency Alerts
Ready Iowa
For information on how to prepare for specific hazards, please visit the Ready Iowa website at ready.iowa.gov. Our partners at the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management office in Des Moines have put together a great website full of preparedness tips to keep you and your family safe.
 Tornadoes |
 Thunderstorms |
 Summer |
 Fires |
 Floods |
 Winter |
 HazMat |
 Terrorism |
 Heat |
 Derecho |