Resources
Federal and National Links
American Red Cross 
CDC 
Disaster Assistance 
FEMA 
National Flood Insurance 
The Salvation Army 
US Dept. of Homeland Security State of Iowa Links
Iowa Concern Hotline 
Iowa Department of Public Health 
Iowa Department of Transportation 
Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council, Iowa's VOAD 
Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management 
Safeguard Iowa Local Links
Communities 
KBUR Radio 
School Districts 
Southeastern Community College 
The Hawk Eye Miscellaneous Links
Iowa Emergency Management Association 
National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL) 
Sesame Street Emergency Preparedness Faith-Based Preparedness
Fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, arson and active shooters can all affect houses of worship. With incidents occurring with little to no warning, many houses of worship are developing and updating plans and procedures to ensure the safety and security of their congregations, staff, and facilities. Here are some links that you may find helpful when planning for your organization's preparedness:
Disaster Tip Sheets for U.S. Religious Leaders 
FEMA Faith-Based Community Preparedness 
FEMA Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship 
National Disaster Interfaith Network 
Drought Monitor 
Weather Wiz Kids 