Disaster Impact Reporting System
Follow the link above to access the online damage assessment reporting system. Use this link to notify officials that you have been impacted by flash flooding. This will allow officials to initiate a damage assessment.
If you need help moving debris you may contact Polk County Emerency Management for assistance at 515-286-2154 or 515-286-2155.
Please follow the link above to find a list of resources individuals can use that were impacted in the flood.
Phases of Emergency Management
Mitigation
Foundation of emergency management. Activities designed to reduce or eliminate long-term risk
Preparedness
Ensure that when disaster strikes, emergency personnel are able to provide the best response
Response
Includes actions taken immediately after a disaster occurs
Recovery
Long-term – return community to “normal”
Emergency Preparedness
Learn how to put together an emergency kit
Learn how to plan for an emergency
Get information on different types of hazards and how they could affect you
