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Iowa Flooding and Severe Weather Response |
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*For Additional information, please see the "What's New" section below.
Safeguard Iowa would like to thank it's many Private Sector, Public (Government) Sector, and Non-profit partners for all of their support during record flooding across many parts of Iowa. As SIP (along with our BEOC Liaisons) manned and worked the Emergency Support Function (ESF) 14 - Private Sector Coordination role with Iowa HSEMD and DAS in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), we were continually amazed by the generosity and dedication of all those engaged in the flood response fight and on-going recovery efforts. Together. Helping Iowans. *Photos from the SEOC courtesy of SIP and our partners at the Iowa National Guard. |
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Safeguard Iowa Thanks Outgoing Director Sean Snyder for his Service and Welcomes Director Doug Reed to our Board of Directors |
Outgoing Director Sean Snyder | SIP Chair Lacey Hogan recently presented outgoing Director (and Winneshiek County EMA Coordinator) Sean Snyder with a SIP Certificate of Appreciation for his service to the Board of Directors. Safeguard Iowa thanks him for his continued support of our organization and mission. We wish him all the best as he assumes the position of 1st Vice President of the IA Emergency Management Association (IEMA) |
Incoming Director Doug Reed |
| Doug is an Iowa Certified Emergency Manager and the Director of the Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Agency. He has served with the agency since 2003 and has a combined 25 years of experience in emergency management, fire/rescue, emergency medical services, emergency communications, law enforcement and is a U.S. Army Veteran. Doug is a past president of the Iowa Emergency Management Association (IEMA) and is currently serving as their 2nd Vice President. |
Business Continuity Workshop Makes a Training Stop in Mahaska County |
Great participation and discussion during the breakout sessions from the entire group during our recent Business Continuity Training in Oskaloosa, IA. Thanks to Mahaska County EMA and the Chamber & Development Group for their continued partnership.
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Safeguard Iowa Presents at the "University of Okoboji" Emergency Management Conference |
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SIP Executive Director Jay Knox was invited to present training at the Iowa Emergency Management Association's (IEMA) "University of Okoboji" Emergency Management Conference in Wahpeton, Iowa. The focus of this years conference was Learn, Network and Grow. It is always a great day when you're able to train with so many of our incredible public sector partners from across the great state of Iowa and our surrounding region. |
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Our 2024 Safeguard Iowa Partnership Board of Directors |
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SIP TRAINING AND EXERCISES
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Suspicious Mail - Identification and Response Training for County Auditors & their Staffs, Local Election & Political Offices, Elected Officials, Candidates, Emergency Management and Local 1st Responders: |
Following the mailing of envelopes containing Fentanyl to Election Offices in 6 different states in November 2023, Safeguard Iowa is facilitating a hybrid version of our Suspicious Mail Identification and Response Training in each of the state’s 6 HSEMD Districts prior to the 2024 Election. SIP's goal is to make our training available for all 99 counties and ensure our partners ability to safely and effectively respond to this type of incident.
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Check with your local Emergency Management Coordinator for a training date/time |
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| Following a Mailroom Security Assessment on March 20th with their staff and managers, SIP provided a hybrid (in-person and virtual) Suspicious Mail Identification and Response Training for all mailroom personnel and others who routinely handle and open mail, packages, and internal correspondence for one of our private sector partners in downtown Des Moines.
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| A few pictures of the great discussion between our public sector partners following an Active Threat Workshop held at the Johnson County Emergency Operations Center on February 16th. A second session was conducted on Feb 27th at the Clear Creek Amana High School for District Staff. Our thanks to Johnson County Emergency Management for their partnership in delivering this important training. |
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| Thanks to our partners with Hamilton County Emergency Management, Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce, Webster City and Hamilton County Development for hosting our Business Continuity Training on February 8th. We appreciated all the local private-sector organizations and non-profits who jumped on board for this fast and furious ride toward improved preparedness for any future emergencies or disasters.
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Our thanks to Keokuk County Emergency Management and Public Health for hosting Safeguard Iowa for an Active Threat/Active Shooter Training Workshop and Tabletop Exercise in Sigourney, IA on January 25, 2024. It was a great day of training with many of our public and private sector partners in attendance. |
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| Thanks to our partners with Clinton County Emergency Management and Grow Clinton for hosting a great day of Business Continuity Training on Nov. 17th in Clinton, IA. We had awesome engagement and discussion from a diverse cross-section of local private-sector organizations who "invested" a few hours to be better prepare for emergencies or disasters. |
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Together. Helping Iowans. Safeguard Iowa and our longtime private-sector partner, Hy-Vee, once again responded to Iowan's in need following a water main break in Ackley, IA on November 1, 2023 that left the towns residents without potable water. In coordination with Hardin County Emergency Management, Ackley Fire Department and community volunteers, Hy-Vee Disaster Relief was on-scene within eight hours with an emergency supply of bottled water to help the town get through this local disaster. Job well done! |
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As a non-profit corporation, the Safeguard Iowa Partnership could not continue its critical mission without the generosity of Iowa businesses, private donors, and government partners. If you’d like to provide a tax deductible gift or financial assistance to their on-going efforts, please go to www.safeguardiowa.org/donate to donate.
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How to become involved?
PreparednessServices within the preparedness program have a goal to increase prevention and preparedness plans throughout organizations. Business Emergency GuidesThis guide will provide steps to respond safely to many different types of emergencies. Take 5 Business Continuity ScenariosQuick business continuity discussion topics to engage employees and colleagues on your company's plan(s).
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Private-sector representative working remotely with local and state emergency operations centers to provide situational awareness and resources support. If interested in learning more, contact us at sip@safeguardiowa.org.
Information SharingProviding updates to our Partners from local, state, regional and federal partners prior, during and after disaster impacting Iowa businesses and communities. | recoveryResources to assist with the recovery from a disaster that affects your business or organization. Disaster Resources
Providing resources that are available to assist in the recovery efforts. Business Damage SurveyOnline survey to capture disaster impacts to the business community following a disaster.
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Upcoming eventsLearn more and register for upcoming trainings offered by Safeguard Iowa Partnership or one of our Partners GO TO CALENDAR VIEW
| The Safeguard Iowa Partnership is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation that began in 2007 as a coalition of the state's business and government leaders, who shared a commitment to strengthen the capacity of the state to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters through the collaboration of private sector business and public sector agencies. The Partnership empowers businesses to integrate business resources, expertise, and plans with those of government during all stages of disaster management. Safeguard Iowa assists in the development of all-hazard plans to pool resources and information, coordinate response and recovery efforts, and share training and exercise opportunities. Safeguard Iowa currently has over 1200 members and coordinating partners across the state of Iowa. _____________________________________________________________________ What's New
| PARTNER UPDATES FEB/MAR 2023PARTNER UPDATE FEB-MAR 24.pdfJAN 2023PARTNER UPDATE JAN 24.pdfDEC 2023PARTNER UPDATE DEC 23.pdfNOV 2023PARTNER UPDATE NOV 23.pdfOCT 2023PARTNER UPDATE OCT 23.pdf |
Upcoming SIP Training and Exercises |
Webster County and the surrounding areas in IEMA District 1 Suspicious Mail Identification and Response Training for Election Offices / Officials and 1st Responders. Webster County Emergency Management and SIP are bringing this training to Fort Dodge, IA on JUN 26, 2024 from 1 - 2 PM. See the details to the right and REGISTER NOW! Any Questions call SIP 515-650-0424 or email at sip@safeguardiowa.org
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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT |
Public Sector Partner - Washington County Emergency Management |
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| Washington County Emergency Management Coordinator P.O. Box 889 |
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Safeguard Iowa Previous News, Training, Activities and Events |
Safeguard Iowa Thanks Outgoing Director Adam Porath for his Service and Welcomes Sergeant Ryan Purdy to our Board of Directors
| SIP Chair Lacey Hogan recently presented outgoing Director Adam Porath with a SIP Certificate of Appreciation for his service to the Board of Directors. Adam submitted his resignation following his reassignment to a position of increased responsibility with the West Des Moines Police Department. Safeguard Iowa thanks him for his continued support of our organization and mission. We wish him all the best in his new assignment. |
The SIP Board of Directors elected Ryan Purdy to fill the remaining term of Director Porath at their quarterly meeting in March. Ryan is a Sergeant with the West Des Moines Police Department, where he has worked for 18 years. Ryan is currently the supervisor for the Community Outreach Programs and Services Unit. This unit provides training and resources to area businesses, schools, places of worship and private citizens in a wide variety of topics from bicycle safety to active shooter training and incident management. The unit also provides all inner department training ranging from implicit bias to firearms and defensive tactics. Ryan additionally serves as an Executive Officer on the Suburban Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.). Ryan has served in multiple roles within SERT since 2009. Ryan received a bachelor’s degree in criminology from the University of Northern Iowa. |
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Safeguard Iowa Welcomes John Halbrook Director of Corporate Security and Resiliency at MidAmerican Energy to our Board of Directors |
The SIP Board of Directors at their quarterly meeting in December elected John Halbrook with MidAmerican Energy Corporation to fill the vacant private sector position on the Board of Directors created following Director Joe Russell's transition to a Honorary Partnership Member. Thanks to John for agreeing to serve our organization in this vital position. |
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John is currently serving as the Director of Corporate Security and Resiliency where he oversees multiple programs and workflows. Prior to his time with MidAmerican, John was the Program Coordinator at the Safeguard Iowa Partnership, and a program planner at the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. John’s passion for emergency response and coordination stems from his time as a firefighter and paramedic in central Iowa where he worked as a both a volunteer and career first responder. |
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| November has been a busy month for Safeguard Iowa, conducting numerous Active Threat Response Trainings for our Public and Private Sector Partners across Iowa including the future officers of AFROTC Detachment 255 at the University of Iowa. |
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Partnering with Washington County Emergency Management, Safeguard Iowa brought Active Threat / Active Shooter Training and a TTX to Washington, IA on October 25th. The focus of the training was on preparedness and response for the county's five retirement communities. Thanks to all the participants for their engagement. |
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What a great turn out for our Annual Meeting and Training hosted by our Hy-Vee Enterprise Security Co-sponsors at the Hy-Vee Training and Education Center in Urbandale, IA. Our thanks to the almost 80 partners who attended, our presenters, and the continued support of our sponsors (Iowa HSEMD, Hy-Vee, MidAmerican Energy, and Alliant Energy). Together. Helping Iowans. |
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SIP Board of Directors Chair AJ Mumm presents outgoing Director and Iowa Emergency Management Association 1st Vice President, Butler County EM Coordinator Chris Showalter, a SIP certificate of appreciation for his service on the Board. | Polk County Emergency Management Coordinator and the 2023 Chair of the Safeguard Iowa Partnership Board of Directors, AJ Mumm, did a great job leading our Annual Meeting. | Current Vice Chair and the 2024 Chair of the SIP Board of Directors, Lacey Hogan, Alliant Energy, closed todays meeting and training. |
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Safeguard Iowa Business Continuity Workshop |
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It was a great couple of days up in northern Iowa working with local businesses and other organizations from Floyd, Worth, Mitchell and Cerro Gordo Counties on business continuity and emergency planning. I appreciate the tremendous partnership we have with their four Emergency Management Coordinators! Thanks to Worth and Floyd County EMAs for hosting. |
Safeguard Iowa Chair Welcomes Cedar Rapids Fire Chief Greg Smith to our Board of Directors |
On September 12, 2023, the Chair of the Safeguard Iowa Partnership Board of Directors, AJ Mumm, announced the results of the membership's elections for the 2024 SIP Board of Directors. Greg Smith, Cedar Rapids Fire Department. was elected to fill the vacant Public Sector Director position on the Board for 2024 and by a majority vote of the BOD, will fill the remaining unexpired term through 31 DEC 2023. Greg has been the Cedar Rapids Fire Chief since April 2019. Patrick Waymire, Iowa Department of Public Safety, was elected to serve a consecutive Public Sector Board term and will serve as the 2024 Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. Pat is currently the Assistant Director for the Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center for the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Joe Russell, Summit Agriculture Group, was also elected to serve a consecutive Private Sector Board term and serve as the 2024 Secretary/Treasurer of the Board of Directors. He is the IT Director at Summit Ag. |
Thank you all for agreeing to serve, and welcome Chief Smith to our Partnership's Board of Directors! Director Smith’s full bio is available (with those of all our Officers and Directors) on our website. LINK HERE. |
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SIP - META Tabletop Exercise |
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On September 27, 2023, Safeguard Iowa facilitated the 7th annual Community Preparedness Tabletop Exercise at the Meta Data Center campus in Altoona, IA. With almost 40 participants in two locations, we had great discussions and some good take aways. Together. Helping Iowans |
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