Polk County News

• Sorry to disappoint everyone that "liked" our last post yesterday but...The National Weather Service in Des... http://t.co/fHcvhD3p
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 03, 2012 - 10:20 AM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has cancelled the Winter Storm Watch for Polk County. Snow is expected... http://t.co/gK8SI4UG
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2012 - 4:55 PM)
• Interstate 80 eastbound near Altoona the right lane is open from an earlier grass fire. Please continue to use... http://t.co/COYx7gdW
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2012 - 4:34 PM)
• The right lane of Interstate 80 eastbound near Altoona is closed due to a grass fire. Motorists driving in this... http://t.co/01DVU63P
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2012 - 4:22 PM)
• Get ready for six more weeks more weeks of winter because Punxsutawney Phil and Polk County Paula, both... http://t.co/D8wfD7GT
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2012 - 10:11 AM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect from Fri evening through... http://t.co/xtsDbl3F
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2012 - 10:02 AM)
• Visual Smoke Detectors for Iowa Deaf and Hard of Hearing Citizens http://t.co/sQfUXlrq
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 01, 2012 - 3:01 PM)
• Talk with your family members about when and when it is not appropriate to dial 911. Does your child know how to... http://t.co/7QZ6MAcH
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 28, 2012 - 11:48 AM)
• Google knows that the first thing that you're likely to do if disaster strikes, or is forecast to strike, is go... http://t.co/lmcZFutt
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 27, 2012 - 10:46 AM)
• Spring Flood Outlook from NWS released today...THE RISK OF FLOODING FROM LATE WINTER INTO SPRING IS PRESENTLY... http://t.co/huD3Gpu5
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 26, 2012 - 12:19 PM)
• Amateur Radio is an important part of the emergency management team. You can learn more about the group by... http://t.co/g3azKxkm
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 26, 2012 - 11:38 AM)
• THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN DES MOINES HAS ISSUED A DENSE FOG ADVISORY.WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING.
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 26, 2012 - 7:46 AM)
• A motor vehicle crash is blocking the center lane of Interstate 35/80 westbound south of University Avenue in... http://t.co/EHTsQKZS
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 25, 2012 - 8:54 AM)
• FEMA: Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) http://t.co/Z5S4IV2J
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 23, 2012 - 10:59 AM)
• All lanes and ramps are now open on Interstate 80 westbound at Jordan Creek Parkway.
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 23, 2012 - 10:43 AM)
• The Winter Weather Advisory for Polk County has been cancelled. Snow has ended across the area. While winds may... http://t.co/4egUYqES
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 23, 2012 - 10:43 AM)
• An overturned semi-trailer truck is blocking one traffic lane of Interstate 80 westbound near Jordan Creek... http://t.co/Nx4UaYPq
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 23, 2012 - 10:16 AM)
• Code RED announces iPhone App (Android coming soon)... http://t.co/RrnYFfTt
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 20, 2012 - 2:47 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Dry air has moved into the... http://t.co/MEL4zLGr
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 20, 2012 - 11:14 AM)
• A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6pm tonight. Light to very light snow will continue through 9am.... http://t.co/Olj44E9x
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 20, 2012 - 10:21 AM)
• Inch or less expected in Des Moines area from forecasted system tonight into tomorrow. - ajm http://t.co/VjZF16Dh
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 19, 2012 - 5:31 PM)
• The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is seeking a dynamic, flexible, positive individual to... http://t.co/An5DYn2K
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 19, 2012 - 11:19 AM)
• A broken water main has closed the two right lanes of U.S. 69 southbound, or SE 14th Street, at Indianola Avenue... http://t.co/wFR4iDBr
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 19, 2012 - 11:07 AM)
• Metro Media Council meeting this morning (0900 hrs) at the Polk County Emergency Operations Center. Always great... http://t.co/ZDrEoqGB
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 19, 2012 - 8:59 AM)
• Iowa All-Hazards Incident Management Team quarterly meeting today at the State EOC. Tremendous group of dedicated... http://t.co/drSHtyGv
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 18, 2012 - 4:47 PM)
• 19,000 Honeywell portable electric heaters recalled due to burn hazard. The heaters were manufactured by Ningbo... http://t.co/D98mrSAi
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 17, 2012 - 11:47 AM)
• Share how you've been getting prepared for emergencies!
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 16, 2012 - 8:50 AM)
• Thursday was a full day of meetings to include: proposed budget presentations, emerald ash borer planning,... http://t.co/ZGkW5O0V
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 13, 2012 - 9:57 AM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds will remain strong & gusty... http://t.co/OdaEa6nW
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 12, 2012 - 4:42 PM)
• What items in your home use batteries? Start a list of battery powered items you own, along with the # & type of batteries required.
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 12, 2012 - 8:50 AM)
• A powerful cold front will move across Iowa today, and will be followed by strong northwesterly winds and a band... http://t.co/VSe3wvSn
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 11, 2012 - 1:25 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow & blowing snow, in... http://t.co/PxxvryTr
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 11, 2012 - 1:14 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind Advisory, in effect from noon today until 6pm... http://t.co/AHiSE0uW
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 11, 2012 - 1:07 PM)
• Career Opportunity: Emergency Services Coordinator, City of Glendale, CA. SALARY: $5,540 - $8,060/Mo. FILING... http://t.co/fTLTSYox
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 11, 2012 - 11:43 AM)
• From the NWS...STRONG NW WINDS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY. A COLD FRONT WILL SWEEP THROUGH IA TODAY... http://t.co/ay1O3maI
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 11, 2012 - 11:04 AM)
• During an extended power outage, ATMs & credit card machines may not work. Consider including extra $$ inyour emergency kit this season
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 11, 2012 - 8:45 AM)
• Your emergency kit should include copies of important documents (SS cards, medical cards, etc) in a watertight bag. #Resolve to Be Ready
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 10, 2012 - 8:45 PM)
• Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting this afternoon (2 pm) at Polk County EOC. Learn more about your... http://t.co/qfxIkxxr
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 10, 2012 - 1:23 PM)
• West Des Moines EMS/ Iowa EMS Alliance is currently recruiting for Full-time Lead Paramedics (Iowa Paramedic... http://t.co/s81XfhIU
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 09, 2012 - 1:49 PM)
• Buy 2 or 3 cans of canned goods when they're on sale. This way you can slowly stock up your emergency kit without breaking your budget
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 09, 2012 - 8:45 AM)
• Have an electric garage door opener? Find where the manual release lever is located & learn how to operate it in case your power goes out
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 08, 2012 - 8:45 AM)
• During cold months, keep your car's gas tank at least half full for emergencies. This should keep the fuel line from freezing.
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 07, 2012 - 8:40 AM)
• Have any of the items in your emergency kit expired? This New Year's #Resolve to Be Ready by restocking any items approaching expiration
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 06, 2012 - 8:40 AM)
• Water emergencies can cause significant damage when water freezes in & around pipes. Do you know how to shut off water valves? #Resolve
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 05, 2012 - 8:35 AM)
• Polk County Health Department to Hold Diabetes Day http://t.co/JIWxVfsp
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 04, 2012 - 12:25 PM)
• January is Radon Action Month http://t.co/xf1fzrCD
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 04, 2012 - 10:59 AM)
• #Resolve to Be Ready! Set aside a little $$ each week for family emergency supplies, a little money goes a long way!
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 03, 2012 - 8:30 AM)
• If you have a plan & get informed, you'll be able to respond with less stress or worry during an emergency. #Resolve to Be Ready in 2012!
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 01, 2012 - 8:25 AM)
• Between midnight and 6am, the Polk County area will experience sustained winds of 40-50mph with 55+ mph gusts.... http://t.co/A1p2sHs5
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 31, 2011 - 3:15 PM)
• AN INTENSE STORM SYSTEM WILL MOVE ACROSS THE UPPER MIDWEST THIS WEEKEND BRINGING WIDESPREAD VERY STRONG WINDS TO... http://t.co/Kub1N52r
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 31, 2011 - 1:48 PM)
• For this New Year's resolution, make the goal of preparing you and your family for emergencies.
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 31, 2011 - 8:30 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://t.co/qWb4di3H
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 30, 2011 - 9:00 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men & women of our Armed...
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 30, 2011 - 9:00 AM)
• The end of the year is a good time to back up computer files & operating systems. #Resolve to Be Ready in 2012
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 29, 2011 - 8:25 AM)
• All lanes have reopened on Interstate 80 eastbound near Urbandale in Polk County.
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 28, 2011 - 3:42 PM)
• The left lane is blocked on I-80 eastbound near Urbandale in Polk County due to an accident. Expect delays and... http://t.co/kvZIUc7Z
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 28, 2011 - 2:55 PM)
• Take advantage of the New Year! In 2012, #Resolve to be Prepared for emergencies. Check smoke alarms & put together an emergency kit.
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 26, 2011 - 8:20 AM)
• On the 12th day of Christmas my true love sent to me 12 new batteries. Make sure that the batteries in your smoke... http://t.co/3O19DcTl
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 24, 2011 - 8:55 AM)
• On the 11th day of Christmas my true love sent to me 11 sheets of plastic. Heavyweight garbage bags or plastic... http://t.co/VcYOASm4
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 23, 2011 - 8:55 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://t.co/YLdnxb5o
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 23, 2011 - 8:15 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men & women of our Armed...
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 23, 2011 - 8:15 AM)
• On the 9th day of Christmas my true love sent to me 9 shelf stable meals. Keep enough food on hand to sustain you... http://t.co/CZY4tbXo
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 21, 2011 - 8:50 AM)
• On the 8th day of Christmas my true love sent to me 8 books of matches. Strike anywhere matches should be kept in... http://t.co/HrudcGmh
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 20, 2011 - 8:50 AM)
• On the 6th day of Christmas my true love sent to me 6 rolls of duct tape. Duct tape can be used with plastic to... http://t.co/zZ8yTQkQ
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 18, 2011 - 8:45 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://t.co/CVOdSDVK
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 16, 2011 - 9:00 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men & women of our Armed...
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 16, 2011 - 9:00 AM)
• On the 4th day of Christmas my true love sent to me 4 wool blankets. In a disaster, it may take a significant... http://t.co/HnoVrpXl
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 16, 2011 - 8:35 AM)
• On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love sent to me 3 gallons of water. Store 1 gallon of water per person per day... http://t.co/TmELuqK1
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 15, 2011 - 8:30 AM)
• On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love sent to me 2 flashlights. During a disaster or even a simple storm the power may go out.
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 14, 2011 - 8:30 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://t.co/h05FANdh
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 09, 2011 - 9:00 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men & women of our Armed...
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 09, 2011 - 9:00 AM)
• Thank a Veteran today for their sacrafice. On this anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we especially... http://t.co/aGhPxDj7
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 07, 2011 - 10:26 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://t.co/hfu71Rm0
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 02, 2011 - 8:50 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men & women of our Armed...
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 02, 2011 - 8:50 AM)
• DMX Weather Story Display http://t.co/uFv6KP7Q
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 02, 2011 - 8:15 AM)
• FEMA Job Opening...FEMAs Individual and Community Preparedness Division (ICPD) recently announced the opening of... http://t.co/4sFtkEZg
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 01, 2011 - 3:39 PM)
• Provided emergency volunteer and donations management web presentation this afternoon for Iowa Campus Compact and... http://t.co/LSgYThEC
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 30, 2011 - 8:35 PM)
• Hosting a webinar "watch location" for The Joplin Tornado: Sharing the Hospital Story at the Polk County EOC at 1 pm today. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 30, 2011 - 12:09 PM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://t.co/zWx6Vx8U
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 25, 2011 - 9:15 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men & women of our Armed...
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 25, 2011 - 9:15 AM)
• One year ago this week we moved into the new Polk Countywide Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Since then we have... http://t.co/Hwlb1UFe
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 23, 2011 - 11:43 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://t.co/GCHyo2a7
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 18, 2011 - 9:20 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men & women of our Armed...
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 18, 2011 - 9:20 AM)
• At the Iowa Emergency Management Association fall business meeting in Johnson County. http://t.co/v5CipCIK
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 17, 2011 - 1:46 PM)
• Here is a link to the National Weather Service, Des Moines, IA fall newsletter, called The Weather Whisper. http://t.co/rCT9OY0h
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 16, 2011 - 10:31 AM)
• Presentation for Boy Scouts in Clive last night. They are working on their emergency preparedness badge.
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 15, 2011 - 4:54 PM)
• Just finished a preparedness talk with the Latino Provider Network... a group of spanish speaking childcare... http://t.co/RUGjx7Ns
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 12, 2011 - 12:52 PM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men & women of our Armed...
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 11, 2011 - 11:20 AM)
• Thank you to all the veterans as well as current service men an women for our freedoms. Your sacrifices are particularly reflected on today.
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 11, 2011 - 7:23 AM)
• Today is Winter Weather Awareness Day in Iowa. Today gives an opportunity to remind Iowans there are steps they can take to be prepared...
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 10, 2011 - 8:00 AM)
• Winter Weather Awareness Day seems to have come a day or two late this year. The National Weather Service has... http://t.co/2KsnIKCV
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 09, 2011 - 2:53 PM)
• Rain before 9pm, then rain and snow between 9pm and 3am, then snow after 3am. Low around 32. Breezy, with a NNW... http://t.co/bZecboBz
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 08, 2011 - 5:53 PM)
• Emergency Alert System (EAS) Nationwide Test Background and FAQ http://t.co/OJhiCXUu
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 08, 2011 - 11:38 AM)
• Don't forget to carry out your civic responsibility today by voting in your local elections. http://t.co/vbUsbMPf
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 08, 2011 - 10:26 AM)
• The Interstate 35 northbound entrance ramp from Interstate 80 eastbound has reopened.
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 07, 2011 - 1:00 PM)
• The DOT reports Interstate 35 northbound entrance ramp from Interstate 80 eastbound is closed at the east... http://t.co/A5KrBi0Q
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 07, 2011 - 10:34 AM)
• The Interstate 35 northbound entrance ramp from Interstate 80 eastbound has reopened at the east mixmaster in Des Moines.
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 04, 2011 - 1:21 PM)
• The Interstate 35 northbound entrance ramp from Interstate 80 eastbound has reopened at the east mixmaster in Des... http://t.co/6yJOvtJv
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 04, 2011 - 1:20 PM)
• FEMA, FCC Announce Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System http://t.co/PKp4ls1s
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 04, 2011 - 11:04 AM)
• The DOT reports the Interstate 35 northbound entrance ramp from Interstate 80 eastbound is closed at the east... http://t.co/LpWEN5UT
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 04, 2011 - 10:58 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://t.co/cbJXRMAp
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 04, 2011 - 8:40 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men & women of our Armed...
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 04, 2011 - 8:40 AM)
• The Interstate 35 northbound entrance ramp from Interstate 80 eastbound has now reopened at the east mixmaster in Des Moines.
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 03, 2011 - 2:19 PM)
• Job Announcement: MESH, Inc. (Indianapolis, Indiana) http://t.co/hU6pWVMH
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 03, 2011 - 12:06 PM)
• The Interstate 35 northbound entrance ramp from Interstate 80 in the east mixmaster in Des Moines is closed as... http://t.co/WGGFvkm3
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 03, 2011 - 11:26 AM)
• Governor's Homeland Security Conference day 2. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 02, 2011 - 1:20 PM)
• Met with On With Life in Ankeny today to assist in the review of their emergency plans. Their planning is very... http://t.co/VJ34lji6
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 28, 2011 - 3:45 PM)
• I-35 southbound by Ames, in Story County, has reopened and I-35 northbound has returned to normal traffic conditions.
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 27, 2011 - 4:58 PM)
• Interstate 35 southbound remains closed at the U.S. 30 interchange in Ames. Southbound traffic is being detoured... http://t.co/LSzAt7Ff
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 27, 2011 - 2:14 PM)
• Attended a meeting of the metro hospital emergency departments this morning. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 27, 2011 - 10:35 AM)
• Iowa Type III Incident Management Team training continues today at the state emergency operations center. Half... http://t.co/EXFYzPqV
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 26, 2011 - 1:52 PM)
• The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will take place at 1:00 PM (Central Standard Time)... http://t.co/Ma6LjKwZ
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 24, 2011 - 12:59 PM)
• Speaking with several child care providers tonight about emergency preparedness in their homes and businesses. - ajm http://t.co/d0mYlHD4
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 20, 2011 - 6:24 PM)
• Multidisciplinary Group meeting this afternoon with representatives from hospitals, public health, emergency... http://t.co/z7Git7px
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 20, 2011 - 3:30 PM)
• Tour of EOC to Drake University students this morning. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 20, 2011 - 3:27 PM)
• Executive Committee of the Polk County Emergency Management Commission met this morning. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 19, 2011 - 2:21 PM)
• FEMA Grants Individual Assistance to Five Counties http://t.co/Xw5t1pCH
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 19, 2011 - 11:44 AM)
• Interstate 35 southbound lanes near the Elkhart exit in Polk County are open. Lanes had been closed due to a crash.
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 12, 2011 - 6:00 PM)
• Interstate 35 southbound, 1 mile south of Elkhart exit in Polk County, is closed due to a multi-vehicle crash.... http://t.co/w5wTSL89
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 12, 2011 - 4:50 PM)
• Worldwide Travel Alert - Iran Plot http://t.co/txQ1NjJn
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 12, 2011 - 1:21 PM)
• This is National Fire Prevention Week. Take a moment to thank the firefighters in your community. Day or night,... http://t.co/YGIoeaEF
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 11, 2011 - 5:03 PM)
• Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) tabletop exercise to take place this afternoon at the Polk County EOC.... http://t.co/zgKBjjg7
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 11, 2011 - 1:02 PM)
• Polk County Fire Chiefs Association meeting tonight in Johnston. - ajm http://t.co/culp243r
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 10, 2011 - 5:56 PM)
• National Fire Prevention Week...test your fire prevention knowledge by taking this quiz with your family. http://t.co/FS5kLlu9
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 10, 2011 - 11:38 AM)
• Inaugural Prepare Fair http://t.co/04nKYSgC
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 09, 2011 - 10:49 AM)
• Prepare Fair Helps Families Ready For Disasters http://t.co/TLytw6xA
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 09, 2011 - 10:47 AM)
• PREPARE FAIR: Metro emergency crews come up with a clever way to teach families about being prepared http://t.co/NO4aL9v7
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 09, 2011 - 10:46 AM)
• Fire department demo at Prepare Fair. http://t.co/jMlX3jmt
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 08, 2011 - 2:26 PM)
• Search dog demo at Prepare Fair. http://t.co/FJKS5HLG
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 08, 2011 - 1:18 PM)
• Don't forget!! Today is the Prepare Fair from 10am-2pm. Capital Square, 400 Locust Des Moines. See you there!
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 08, 2011 - 9:00 AM)
• Need something to do this weekend? Come visit Polk County Emergency Management at the Prepare Fair tomorrow from... http://t.co/XiPnmZrv
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 07, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• Need something to do this weekend? Come visit Polk County Emergency Management at the Prepare Fair tomorrow from 10am-2pm. Capital...
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 07, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• Do you know what plans you should have in case of a disaster? Find out at the Prepare Fair October 8th from... http://t.co/2jecRLiA
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 06, 2011 - 1:45 PM)
• Do you know what plans you should have in case of a disaster? Find out at the Prepare Fair October 8th from 10am-2pm. Capital Square, 400...
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 06, 2011 - 1:45 PM)
• At the Wellmark safety fair. http://t.co/QzT45YIn
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 06, 2011 - 1:41 PM)
• Emergency management program development course 2011. http://t.co/9DCJplxi
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 05, 2011 - 1:14 PM)
• Do you know what items you should have in a preparedness kit? Find out at the Prepare Fair October 8th from... http://t.co/NPlYp0hF
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 05, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• Do you know what items you should have in a preparedness kit? Find out at the Prepare Fair October 8th from 10am-2pm. Capital Square, 400...
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 05, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• Day 2 of the Emergency Management Program Development Course continues today at the Polk County EOC. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 05, 2011 - 8:41 AM)
• Have you always wanted to sit in the backseat of a police car (without handcuffs of course)? Here is your chance! Attend the Prepare Fair...
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 04, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• Emergency Management Program Development Course begins this morning at the Polk County EOC. More than 25... http://t.co/CiReo67u
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 04, 2011 - 8:30 AM)
• See what the inside of an ambulance looks like without having to be sick! Attend the Prepare Fair October 8th... http://t.co/bC6VB6Vs
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 03, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• See what the inside of an ambulance looks like without having to be sick! Attend the Prepare Fair October 8th from 10am-2pm. Capital...
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 03, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• Free door prizes at the Prepare Fair! October 8th from 10am-2pm. Capital Square, 400 Locust Des Moines
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 02, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• Great job Maggie and the whole team at the Polk County Communications Center! The public should take the time to... http://t.co/spNTBZAQ
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 01, 2011 - 2:43 PM)
• One week until the Prepare Fair! October 8th from 10am-2pm. Capital Square, 400 Locust Des Moines
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 01, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• Learn about the outdoor warning sirens in Polk County by visiting...
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 30, 2011 - 9:15 AM)
• Safeguard Iowa Partnership and Polk County Emergency Management appeared on KCCI's noon news to talk about the... http://t.co/qC6ueNvy
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 29, 2011 - 1:54 PM)
• The City of Elkhart will conduct Smoke Testing of our sanitary sewer system Thursday Sept 29, 2011 beginning... http://t.co/TksGM5Qg
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 29, 2011 - 12:18 PM)
• Wind Advisory in effect until 7 pm. Winds of 25-35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are forecast. http://t.co/CsxVzPQA
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 29, 2011 - 12:16 PM)
• Tell your friends, family and neighbors about the Prepare Fair!! October 8th from 10am-2pm at Capital Square 400 Locust, Des Moines
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 29, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• How can your business become more involved? Join the Safeguard Iowa Partnership http://t.co/j0XW7rfs #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 29, 2011 - 7:45 AM)
• Attending the Rocky Mountain Access and Functional Needs conference in Salt Lake City. Polk County Emergency... http://t.co/h6KM9pjm
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 28, 2011 - 12:32 PM)
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  Polk County, Iowa  (September 28, 2011 - 12:28 PM)
• All-Regions meeting at Polk County EOC this morning at 1100. All Homeland Security Regional Chairpersons and... http://t.co/LjbWho57
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 28, 2011 - 11:50 AM)
• Learn more about business continuity by joining the Iowa Contingency Planners http://t.co/E5oQqI4e #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 28, 2011 - 9:15 AM)
• Drive-Thru Flu Clinic: Oct. 1 - Iowa State Fairgrounds http://t.co/5xWAVHzu
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 27, 2011 - 12:25 PM)
• Plan to attend the Prepare Fair on October 8th 10am-pm at Capitol Square in Des Moines. Door prizes, games, displays and more!! #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 27, 2011 - 8:45 AM)
• Career Opportunity - Johnson County, Iowa - EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR http://t.co/73BkYuh0
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 26, 2011 - 5:47 PM)
• Share how you've been getting prepared for emergencies during National Preparedness Month #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 26, 2011 - 7:40 AM)
• Explore our website to stay prepared: http://t.co/4bjYLFyf #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 25, 2011 - 8:40 AM)
• Prepare & support your community before & after disasters by volunteering with local organizations. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 24, 2011 - 7:15 AM)
• Do you know what to do in the event of a tornado? Learn more...
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 23, 2011 - 8:40 AM)
• Make plans to attend the Prepare Fair on Oct 8th from 10am-2pm. Capital Square, 400 Locust Des Moines. Activities... http://t.co/KYqbEsOS
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 22, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• Make plans to attend the Prepare Fair on Oct 8th from 10am-2pm. Capital Square, 400 Locust Des Moines. Activities for the kids, fire...
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 22, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• Do you and your fmaily know the best escape routes out of your house during an emergency? #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 22, 2011 - 8:05 AM)
• Be sure you know your workplace emergency plan, including multiple ways to exit your building. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 21, 2011 - 9:35 AM)
• Report: First Tornado Warnings Ignored in Joplin http://t.co/NP7o6hPv
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 21, 2011 - 8:55 AM)
• Our sincere condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of the State Trooper who lost his life following a... http://t.co/ZP8yvcww
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 20, 2011 - 9:45 PM)
• A vital resource of any emergency mgt program is the volunteer. They not only provide emergency services but... http://t.co/rdtvCruz
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 20, 2011 - 3:59 PM)
• Don't forget to include items for pets in your emergency kit! #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 20, 2011 - 7:35 AM)
• Our sincere condolences to the family and coworkers of Firefighter Michael Collins of the Shelby, IA Fire... http://t.co/NdxLHmhi
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 19, 2011 - 2:13 PM)
• The County of San Diego, Office of Emergency Services invites resumes from qualified individuals for the position... http://t.co/sglK8yfW
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 19, 2011 - 11:16 AM)
• David Miller, the former Administrator of the Iowa Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, has... http://t.co/1nZOH0fS
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 19, 2011 - 11:13 AM)
• Career Opportunity - Cuyahoga County Department of Public Safety and Justice Services is looking for an... http://t.co/cDvxCp9W
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 19, 2011 - 11:05 AM)
• After an emergency, one you are sure you are safe, check on a neighbor. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 19, 2011 - 8:35 AM)
• Preparedness on a budget: Shop at used goods stores for blankets and electronics. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 18, 2011 - 10:30 AM)
• In an emergency, cell voice networks may not work, but texting may. Make sure everyone in your family knows how to text. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 17, 2011 - 9:30 AM)
• Share what you've done to get prepared for emergencies this week. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 16, 2011 - 9:00 PM)
• In case of a blackout, keep plastic containers of water in your refrigerator and freezer to help keep food cold for several hours. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 15, 2011 - 7:55 PM)
• Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed. What does that really mean? Find out at the Prepare Fair! October 8th from... http://t.co/ydvbqdMX
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 15, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed. What does that really mean? Find out at the Prepare Fair! October 8th from 10am-2pm. Capital...
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 15, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• On my way to the Metro Media Council meeting. -ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 15, 2011 - 9:29 AM)
• Polk County Emergency Management Commission's Executive Committee meeting this morning. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 14, 2011 - 1:46 PM)
• It may be easier to call long distance after a disaster so choose an emergency contact who lives outside your areas. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 14, 2011 - 8:00 AM)
• Participated in the DSM International Airport tabletop exercise this morning along with many other responders,... http://t.co/KaYeKVs
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 13, 2011 - 2:55 PM)
• Preparedness on a budget: pick up canned items on sale 2 or 3 at a time. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 13, 2011 - 8:15 AM)
• Make sure you know how and when to turn off your utilities. You just might have to during an emergency. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 12, 2011 - 8:20 AM)
• A time to Remember. A time to Prepare. Take a moment today to remember those lost 10 years ago and make a... http://t.co/mBbkzZv
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 11, 2011 - 7:00 AM)
• A time to Remember. A time to Prepare. Take a moment today to remember those lost 10 years ago and make a commitment to be prepared for...
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 11, 2011 - 7:00 AM)
• Talk to your friends, neighbors and family this month and encourage them to prepare for emergencies and disasters #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 10, 2011 - 7:55 AM)
• Polk County Emergency Management Announces Participation in Septembers National Preparedness Month (NPM) http://t.co/3GiFZNR
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 08, 2011 - 11:46 AM)
• Polk County Health Department will be holding over 100 community flu and Pneumonia clinics beginning September 25,... http://t.co/wWuqaVO
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 08, 2011 - 11:20 AM)
• Gov. Terry Branstad orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Iowa service members who have lost their lives... http://t.co/mGdFS7j
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 08, 2011 - 11:17 AM)
• Wanting to start being more prepared for disasters, but don't know where to start? Attend the Prepare Fair October... http://t.co/DTMaFxB
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 08, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• Wanting to start being more prepared for disasters, but don't know where to start? Attend the Prepare Fair October 8th from 10am-2pm at...
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 08, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• Take a minute to check your family's first aid kit, note any depleted or expired items and add them to your shopping list. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 08, 2011 - 7:50 AM)
• In the spirit of National Preparedness Month, we are sharing an excellent link to prepare yourself as a storm... http://t.co/qngu53g
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 07, 2011 - 3:55 PM)
• Do you have flood insurance? Find out if you need it at http://www.floodsmart.gov #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 07, 2011 - 8:15 AM)
• You may have seen some Facebook and related internet type postings regarding "Texas" requesting firefighters on... http://t.co/OWz73yV
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 06, 2011 - 1:23 PM)
• Have kids? Ask your child's school for a copy of their emergency plan for you to keep at home or work for reference. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 06, 2011 - 8:05 AM)
• Sign up for CodeRED emergency notifications at http://t.co/z9noUPx and clicking the CodeRED logo. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 05, 2011 - 8:10 AM)
• During National Preparedness Month, consider those who need a little extra help during emergencies and make a plan to help them. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 04, 2011 - 8:10 AM)
• Teach your children how and when to call 9-1-1 for help. #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 03, 2011 - 8:00 AM)
• Ready.gov: Pet Items http://t.co/LiOuVp4
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 02, 2011 - 10:01 AM)
• Preparedness on a budget: Fill clean, airtight containers with water, instead of buying bottled water #NPM11
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 02, 2011 - 8:00 AM)
• The first annual Prepare Fair hosted by the Safeguard Iowa Partnership will be October 8th from 10am-2pm at... http://t.co/2LZttG4
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 01, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• The first annual Prepare Fair hosted by the Safeguard Iowa Partnership will be October 8th from 10am-2pm at Capital Square, 400 Locust...
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 01, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• This is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time for you and your family to Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed! Visit...
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 01, 2011 - 8:00 AM)
• IEMA District 1 and Region 1 meetings in Jefferson on Thursday. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 31, 2011 - 11:46 PM)
• Shawn Johnson public service announcement regarding personal preparedness http://t.co/LeQ3Gke
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 31, 2011 - 9:15 AM)
• Portland Office of Emergency Management is recruiting for an Operations Manager. - ajm http://t.co/jlsBijp
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 30, 2011 - 1:41 PM)
• Emergency Management Administrator Employment Opportunity...Hampton Roads, Virginia. - ajm http://t.co/5u36paY
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 30, 2011 - 1:39 PM)
• Region 1 Homeland Security will be hosting Incident Command System (ICS)-300 course September 29-30, 2011 from... http://t.co/IYy0NNw
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 29, 2011 - 4:27 PM)
• New FEMA App for your smart phone http://t.co/U4JgnCO
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 26, 2011 - 2:49 PM)
• Learn from our friends on the east coast as they prepare for Hurricane Irene. Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed.
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 26, 2011 - 1:52 PM)
• In Atlanta, GA today presenting on the 2007 Barton Solvents Fire to the International Association of Fire Chiefs... http://t.co/q0zkyBE
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 25, 2011 - 7:56 AM)
• Grant Writing Training for Public Safety & First Responder Agencies http://t.co/3LwLAKL
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 24, 2011 - 12:59 PM)
• http://t.co/7sYkNCE
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 23, 2011 - 6:43 PM)
• Regardless of the hazard...earthquake, hurricane, flood, tornado, or fire...have a plan, make a kit, stay informed. http://t.co/FbMsNI3
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 23, 2011 - 6:42 PM)
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  Polk County, Iowa  (August 22, 2011 - 4:56 PM)
• Firefighter I & II - Starting in September. See flyer for details and registration info. - ajm http://t.co/OyI70Ti
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 22, 2011 - 1:23 PM)
• Prepare Fair - - Save the Date! http://t.co/bowll1w
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 19, 2011 - 2:45 PM)
• Hosted the Multi Discipline Group meeting today. Discussed the Polk County mass care and sheltering plan, and... http://t.co/NP9dJhz
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 18, 2011 - 4:54 PM)
• September is National Preparedness Month and this years theme is A Time to Remember. A Time to Prepare. With... http://t.co/mXtxEkX
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 17, 2011 - 1:22 PM)
• A HUGE "Thank You" to Kelli Paris for helping our agency this summer as a seasonal employee. We will miss... http://t.co/L6uegin
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 12, 2011 - 2:27 PM)
• Polk County Law Enforcement Executives Association lunch meeting today. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 11, 2011 - 3:21 PM)
• Metro Advisory Council (MAC) meeting this morning at the Botanical Center. Pictometry and Homeland Security were on the agenda. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 09, 2011 - 1:28 PM)
• The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Warren County until 345pm. The storm is... http://fb.me/YRnNjyoh
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 04, 2011 - 4:19 PM)
• Come see us at the 2011 Iowa State Fair! http://fb.me/A7lmDiu1
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 02, 2011 - 2:10 PM)
• Pictometry administrators training taking place all week in the Polk County EOC. Learn more about this important... http://fb.me/B83x8swg
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 02, 2011 - 10:55 AM)
• Career Opportunity - Naples County, FL http://fb.me/FicKClAW
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 01, 2011 - 2:30 PM)
• Still no break from the heat! A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7pm Tues. Temps will rise into the middle... http://fb.me/1dlwwIEC5
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 01, 2011 - 9:30 AM)
• RAGBRAI Incident Command Post in Altoona http://fb.me/LYsM6zP5
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 27, 2011 - 6:05 PM)
• Welcome to Polk County RAGBRAI! Drivers, please be alert for all the extra bicycles today and tomorrow. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 27, 2011 - 10:30 AM)
• A Heat Advisory is in effect until 10PM Wed. Heat indices will reach 105 to 110 this afternoon & Wed afternoon.... http://fb.me/HxQuU5KS
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 26, 2011 - 1:57 PM)
• With this extreme heat, the needs of our vulnerable populations, including the homeless, older adults and those... http://fb.me/LH20YmCb
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 20, 2011 - 12:03 PM)
• Temps today are to rise to around 100. Sweltering humidity will persist today & tonight with heat index readings... http://fb.me/GC4PYY5r
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 20, 2011 - 11:47 AM)
• Polk County Emergency Management provided assistance to Delaware Twp Fire Department at a tanker truck rollover at... http://fb.me/Na98Lmu2
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 18, 2011 - 7:47 PM)
• Cooling Shelter to Remain Open 24 Hours a Day http://fb.me/VVUZBdhK
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 18, 2011 - 6:55 PM)
• An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect until 9pm Thurs. Temps will be in the mid to upper 90s until... http://fb.me/10L1VcaCR
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 18, 2011 - 3:26 PM)
• It is possible that the excessive heat will last beyond Wed. If so, the Excessive Heat Warning would be extended.... http://fb.me/10ftkBzBd
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 16, 2011 - 11:23 AM)
• An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect from noon today to 7pm Wed. Afternoon temps will reach the lower 90's... http://fb.me/tiuujELE
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 16, 2011 - 11:20 AM)
• Weekend Cooling Centers http://fb.me/16FtMCujP
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 15, 2011 - 6:19 PM)
• An Excessive Heat Watch which is in effect from Sat afternoon through Tues evening. Temps and sweltering humidity... http://fb.me/13AZN3N6Q
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 14, 2011 - 5:43 PM)
• Polk County Leadership Team emergency exercise this morning at the Polk County EOC.
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 14, 2011 - 8:18 AM)
• Polk County Emergency Management Commission's Executive Committee is meeting today. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 13, 2011 - 11:30 AM)
• Polk County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting today at the Polk County EOC. - ajm http://fb.me/FrDCceR9
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 12, 2011 - 6:10 PM)
• Attended a tabletop exercise planning meeting for the Des Moines International Airport today. Also delivered... http://fb.me/14aAM1ir6
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 12, 2011 - 5:15 PM)
• Less than 150 customers are without power in Polk County and MidAmerican advises that those remaining customers... http://fb.me/W1CMrAUd
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 11, 2011 - 3:23 PM)
• Approximately 3,300 customers without power across Polk County as of 11:45 am. This includes MidAmerican Electric... http://fb.me/CFUHcmar
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 11, 2011 - 12:46 PM)
• HOT & HUMID WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING ACROSS CNTL IA. AFTERNOON TEMPS IN THE 90S COUPLED... http://fb.me/Otc1Gqae
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 11, 2011 - 9:19 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://fb.me/F8nPUNbf
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 08, 2011 - 11:12 AM)
• Iowa Emergency Management Association District 1 and Homeland Security Region 1 meetings yesterday at the Polk County EOC. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 08, 2011 - 8:34 AM)
• Met this morning with Iowa State Fair officials and representatives from many response agencies to refine the... http://fb.me/14PoEnjIo
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 06, 2011 - 2:07 PM)
• Open Positions with Montgomery County, MD Emergency Management http://fb.me/1874Pd3hX
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 05, 2011 - 11:59 AM)
• Job Opportunity...Clinton County Communications/E911 Manager. See the link for details. - ajm http://fb.me/ywuXxwGv
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 01, 2011 - 11:41 AM)
• The flooding along the Missouri River in western Iowa has resulted in the Union Pacific Railroad detouring trains... http://fb.me/PepdzcCy
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 30, 2011 - 1:39 PM)
• National Weather Service, KCCI, Midland Radio, and Polk County Emergency Management to be at the Urbandale Hy-Vee... http://fb.me/tghBM4MU
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 29, 2011 - 4:44 PM)
• An Excessive Heat Watch means that a prolonged period of hot temps is expected. The combination of hot temps and... http://fb.me/14aCYh3WL
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 29, 2011 - 12:27 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Polk County, in effect from Thur... http://fb.me/Qc3GHiT6
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 29, 2011 - 12:25 PM)
• Johnston FD is hosting joint/multi-agency HazMat refresher training on June 29th at 9:00 am (Johnston Fire Dept.... http://fb.me/IlwZaK5M
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 28, 2011 - 4:26 PM)
• Job Opportunity - SIP Program Coordinator http://fb.me/12pd3aVWH
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 27, 2011 - 9:13 PM)
• President Obama Authorizes Presidential Disaster for Six Iowa Counties http://fb.me/11R0LtyGv
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 27, 2011 - 8:59 PM)
• Any of our Facebook friends have pictures of the recent storms or damage to share? Feel free to post them here.... http://fb.me/19146x250
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 27, 2011 - 12:25 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County, effective... http://fb.me/18fvvwH2G
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 26, 2011 - 10:48 PM)
• The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 559 for Polk County, effective until 12am. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 26, 2011 - 6:14 PM)
• Slight to moderate risk of severe weather late this afternoon and through the overnight. Wind and hail threat is... http://fb.me/VAr2H2Fz
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 26, 2011 - 4:06 PM)
• Application period will be closing soon. Get your application in before June 30th or pass this along to someone... http://fb.me/KatVpICh
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 24, 2011 - 3:00 PM)
• Attended day 2 of the Iowa Partners in Preparedness Conference today. Made some new connections for emergency... http://fb.me/wit6gmQa
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 23, 2011 - 5:13 PM)
• Help us improve our Facebook updates. Please take a quick moment to leave us feedback on our use of Facebook. How... http://fb.me/QijUIeEV
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 22, 2011 - 4:24 PM)
• Attending day 1 of the Iowa Partners in Preparedness Conference. -JD http://fb.me/Ig3w0yBL
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 22, 2011 - 4:21 PM)
• Career Opportunity with Polk County Emergency Management as an ergency Management Program Specialist http://fb.me/zjebsUIu
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 21, 2011 - 5:33 PM)
• The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has issued Tornado Watch 526 for Polk County, effective until 2am.... http://fb.me/D8V8VgPY
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 20, 2011 - 7:56 PM)
• Supercell Thunderstorms expected to develop later today, possibly around 6-9pm. Significant severe weather will... http://fb.me/15nnSTIch
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 20, 2011 - 2:32 PM)
• AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS FROM CENTRAL IOWA TO JOIN IN NATIONAL EXHIBITION AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DRILL http://fb.me/14fTybBwq
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 20, 2011 - 1:30 PM)
• The previously listed road closures are now all open. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 20, 2011 - 12:01 PM)
• "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!" June 19-25th is Lightning Safety Week. Click below to learn more. -JD http://fb.me/Mii1aH5y
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 20, 2011 - 11:27 AM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Warning for the Des Moines River from SE 6th to... http://fb.me/15gO7gcQb
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 20, 2011 - 10:57 AM)
• The southbound exit ramp on U.S. 65 near Pleasant Hill is now open. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 20, 2011 - 10:44 AM)
• The following streets are closed due to flash flooding: The southbound exit ramp on U.S. 65 near Pleasant Hill; 62... http://fb.me/uzIwGOZD
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 20, 2011 - 10:39 AM)
• The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has issued Tornado Watch 516 for Polk County, effective until... http://fb.me/10eurcp1b
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 19, 2011 - 11:03 PM)
• The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has issued Tornado Watch 516 for Polk County, effective until... http://fb.me/12AwadWqu
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 19, 2011 - 11:03 PM)
• http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/omaha-flooding-slideshow_2011-06-16 http://fb.me/CEqwSJlJ
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 18, 2011 - 9:20 PM)
• Here are some flood terms you should know in the event of severe weather: Flood Warning = Flooding is occurring or... http://fb.me/AZmbbsnf
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 14, 2011 - 6:08 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Polk County, in effect until 10am 6/14. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 13, 2011 - 4:37 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind Advisory for Polk County, effective unil 3pm today.... http://fb.me/IiPcvjc1
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 13, 2011 - 1:00 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County effective... http://fb.me/XwLatLo5
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 13, 2011 - 12:30 PM)
• Our friends at the Iowa Contingency Planners are hosting a training for business continuity professionals. Please... http://fb.me/124CJtGeN
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 13, 2011 - 12:25 PM)
• A link to a news story from yesterday on the Polk County Heat Health Warning System. - ajm http://fb.me/OpUiG2Rx
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 10, 2011 - 12:27 PM)
• Flood warning cancelled for Walnut Creek. Expected to crest below flood stage. - ajm http://fb.me/zI9pxvjw
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 10, 2011 - 7:03 AM)
• Due to minor flooding along Walnut Creek in Clive, the following streets are expected to be closed from 5 am to 9... http://fb.me/Oxsv4qhp
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 10, 2011 - 6:40 AM)
• The previous Severe Thunderstorm Warning for SE Polk County has been allowed to expire as that storm has moved out... http://fb.me/OsjULL7Z
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 11:41 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for SE Polk County until... http://fb.me/135g98IOi
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 11:10 PM)
• The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch #456 for Polk County. It is... http://fb.me/P0saii30
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 10:54 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County until 10pm.... http://fb.me/Zv9sKM0X
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 10:29 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County until 945pm.... http://fb.me/PtNJ5RIn
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 9:59 PM)
• The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County has been extended until 945pm. This storm was located 7 miles SE... http://fb.me/HPkhISTP
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 9:57 PM)
• Click the link below to learn more about how to protect yourself during flash flooding. Remember...Turn Around,... http://fb.me/HMF4jP8U
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 9:48 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Polk County until 230 am. Slow... http://fb.me/VVsUYI7F
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 9:46 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County until 9pm.... http://fb.me/11jpw0Z1l
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 9:44 PM)
• Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County until 9pm. Radar indicated a storm capable of ping pong size hail near Windsor Heights
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 9:39 PM)
• Today is heat awareness day in Iowa. -JD http://fb.me/HeBkilBm
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 5:02 PM)
• Polk County is under a Flash Flood Watch until 7am tomorrow. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 4:58 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County until 945am. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 9:56 AM)
• Media conference this morning at 9 am to announce the launching of Polk County's Heat Health Warning System.... http://fb.me/SDVBrD2A
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 8:49 AM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County until 8am. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2011 - 8:39 AM)
• Attended the West Des Moines Emergency Preparedness Safety Clinic, the Transportation Management Advisory Council... http://fb.me/ZISYQwNk
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 08, 2011 - 9:24 PM)
• River gauges all show below action stage as well. You can follow the gauges at the link below. -JD http://fb.me/Sr3Zphyi
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 08, 2011 - 9:10 PM)
• Many people are concerned with the potential for flooding in Des Moines. This graph shows the current level of... http://fb.me/T3pkKyWJ
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 08, 2011 - 9:07 PM)
• Polk County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 715pm
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 08, 2011 - 7:47 PM)
• Polk County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 630pm
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 08, 2011 - 7:00 PM)
• Polk County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until midnight. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 08, 2011 - 6:24 PM)
• Responded to Mercy Hospital's main campus yesterday after a water main break occured. Polk County Emergency... http://fb.me/ZGRQIODS
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 08, 2011 - 10:14 AM)
• Attended the presentation by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman yesterday in Ames. He is a very dynamic speaker with excellent... http://fb.me/AHSEPDyb
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 08, 2011 - 10:03 AM)
• 992 people "Like" us on Facebook! Thanks to our loyal followers!! Think we can get to 1,000 by the end of the week?
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 06, 2011 - 10:10 PM)
• Health risks increase with very hot weather http://fb.me/10tRQnbPr
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 06, 2011 - 1:29 PM)
• Warmer weather is here, so remember to check on family, friends, and neighbors who dont have air conditioning and... http://fb.me/Zy6vwQnP
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 06, 2011 - 10:02 AM)
• Information available for citizens with questions about flooding in Western Iowa http://fb.me/SJTR47AW
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 04, 2011 - 7:19 PM)
• Attended a presentation about the City of Des Moines radio project called MICS last week. Click below to learn... http://fb.me/13IkIJXr7
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 31, 2011 - 11:30 AM)
• Joplin, MO Unsolicited donations http://fb.me/zIyvDaLn
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 27, 2011 - 11:06 AM)
• EOC Exercise up and running http://fb.me/zIWut2I1
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 26, 2011 - 9:46 AM)
• EOC Ops and Planning Course-Operational Briefing to incoming shift http://fb.me/YO2LHy2W
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 25, 2011 - 5:21 PM)
• afternoon exercise begins in Polk Co EOC Course http://fb.me/RpSzq3oY
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 25, 2011 - 2:15 PM)
• Joplin, Missouri update http://fb.me/sznfes95
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 25, 2011 - 12:59 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind Advisory for Polk County effective from 4pm today... http://fb.me/zL5rnnia
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 25, 2011 - 11:15 AM)
• EOC Ops and Planning Course Group Activity http://fb.me/M8IAMWE6
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 25, 2011 - 10:55 AM)
• MEASLES REPORTED IN CENTRAL IOWA. Please read the IDPH Press Release about a confirmed case of measles has... http://fb.me/zFIxCvJa
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 24, 2011 - 4:50 PM)
• MEASLES REPORTED IN CENTRAL IOWA. Please read the IDPH Press Release about a confirmed case of measles has... http://fb.me/IAeSRyjB
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 24, 2011 - 4:49 PM)
• MEASLES REPORTED IN CENTRAL IOWA. Please read the IDPH Press Release about a confirmed case of measles has... http://fb.me/FUhaxczd
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 24, 2011 - 4:49 PM)
• The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County has been cancelled. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 24, 2011 - 4:47 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County effective until 4pm. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 24, 2011 - 4:29 PM)
• EOC Ops and Planning Course starts today http://fb.me/LIrV7WZU
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 24, 2011 - 10:32 AM)
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have a humorous take on personal preparedness! The message is still... http://fb.me/ZO0wp8uC
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 23, 2011 - 2:32 PM)
• Toured the National Weather Service Des Moines office today as part of our Storm Ready certification. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 23, 2011 - 12:20 PM)
• Potential for severe weather over the eastern half of Iowa today. -JD http://fb.me/11RbRJLu8
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 22, 2011 - 1:08 PM)
• The Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Polk County has been extended until midnight. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 21, 2011 - 11:16 PM)
• The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch #317 for Polk County,... http://fb.me/11vbjm8uL
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 21, 2011 - 7:43 PM)
• NOAA hurricane outlook indicates an above-normal Atlantic season http://fb.me/I6LGyFJU
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 20, 2011 - 10:39 AM)
• National Level Exercise simulates New Madrid earthquake http://fb.me/N6tQpz6A
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 18, 2011 - 4:48 PM)
• Large Air Tanker Texas Wildfires http://fb.me/12Cxqt7oT
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 18, 2011 - 2:34 PM)
• The more than 13,000 certified EMS providers in Iowa are ready to provide life-saving care to those in need 24... http://fb.me/12BaFTDNt
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 17, 2011 - 4:19 PM)
• This week is National Police Week. In the United States we lost 158 Officers in the line of duty in 2010, and so... http://fb.me/11mQDHVAz
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 17, 2011 - 10:51 AM)
• National Level Exercise started today. The exercise simulates the catastrophic nature of a major earthquake in the... http://fb.me/Bj5VQefF
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 16, 2011 - 3:59 PM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://fb.me/YCFWyqy7
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 13, 2011 - 11:36 AM)
• The Storm Prediction Center out of Norman, Oklahoma has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch #295 for Polk County,... http://fb.me/zafQVJR9
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 12, 2011 - 8:39 PM)
• The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County has been allowed to expire. The line of storms which prompted the... http://fb.me/11UIO8Vfg
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 11, 2011 - 8:34 PM)
• A Tornado Watch is in effect for Polk County until 9pm. A Watch means Tornadoes are possible in the watch area.... http://fb.me/11mHQsYST
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 11, 2011 - 8:05 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County until 730pm -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 11, 2011 - 7:41 PM)
• Just left the Polk County Fire Chiefs meeting. -JD http://fb.me/YFrUq9vX
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 09, 2011 - 9:16 PM)
• Final NDMS exercise planning meeting this afternoon before the exercise kicks off next week. - ajm http://fb.me/11K1O6FT0
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 09, 2011 - 1:44 PM)
• Project update briefing this morning on HAZUS-MH and regional GIS project at the Polk County EOC. - ajm http://fb.me/XQ1U5yUF
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 09, 2011 - 1:39 PM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://fb.me/Qun2wjgq
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 06, 2011 - 10:11 AM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Frost Advisory, in effect from 3am to 7am Wednesday.... http://fb.me/vZfpt2LS
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 03, 2011 - 5:12 PM)
• Beware of EMAIL SCAMS claiming to include photos of the deceased Bin Laden. http://fb.me/WpHNmnEn
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 03, 2011 - 11:41 AM)
• FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 AM CDT TUESDAY http://fb.me/10JdQtfli
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 02, 2011 - 6:25 PM)
• Worldwide Travel Alert issued by U.S. Department of State. - ajm http://fb.me/YjNvRfL8
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 02, 2011 - 11:32 AM)
• Iowa All-Hazards Incident Management Team (IMT) quarterly meeting today in Des Moines. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 28, 2011 - 12:53 PM)
• RAGBRAI Incident Action Planning (IAP) meeting this morning. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 27, 2011 - 10:29 AM)
• Hosting an emergency planning educational seminar this evening for child care providers. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 26, 2011 - 6:14 PM)
• Hosting an emerngecy planning educational seminar this evening for child care providers. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 26, 2011 - 6:14 PM)
• Back from Osage and the presentation from John Giduck on school shootings and security. Great day...thanks and... http://fb.me/IPJufkqg
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 25, 2011 - 9:57 PM)
• Outstanding work by the Des Moines Police and Fire Departments! http://fb.me/QLcqcYrG
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 21, 2011 - 6:22 PM)
• Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Presented by Region 1 Homeland Security Board http://fb.me/EzsNJzkx
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 20, 2011 - 3:19 PM)
• The National Terrorism Advisory System, or NTAS, replaces the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory System... http://fb.me/t1ts4JlP
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 20, 2011 - 11:46 AM)
• On our way to present our investment justifications for the Iowa Incident Management Team (IMT) and Metro Medical... http://fb.me/VXrdB1hC
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 20, 2011 - 9:36 AM)
• 16th Anniversary of the tragic bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building. Never forget. http://fb.me/XRRucHT3
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 19, 2011 - 7:28 PM)
• Hosted the Polk County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) meeting last night. Discussed radio communications... http://fb.me/wtvuYaxr
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 19, 2011 - 11:49 AM)
• Because of recent and forecast rains, the burn ban for Polk County has been lifted by the Polk County Fire Chiefs... http://fb.me/zlxhj5yi
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 15, 2011 - 2:05 PM)
• Completed training for all Polk County department heads and key staff in EOC operations. Let's hope we don't need... http://fb.me/DBO9k9Eb
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 14, 2011 - 4:51 PM)
• Attended the Central Iowa Chapter of Safeguard Iowa Partnership meeting today. The Safeguard Iowa Partnership is a... http://fb.me/Yx6HnZ6j
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 14, 2011 - 4:42 PM)
• Attended the Board of Directors meeting for the Iowa Contingency Planners yesterday. They are an association of... http://fb.me/XeAQMI9w
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 14, 2011 - 4:41 PM)
• Career Opportunity with Portland Urban Area as a Regional Preparedness Administrator. http://fb.me/ES15mumn
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 14, 2011 - 4:37 PM)
• Job opportunity with the Fort Lauderdale Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) as a program manager. Find out... http://fb.me/Vli2o2qB
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 13, 2011 - 11:07 AM)
• The City of Des Moines is conducting repairs and testing to their Outdoor Warning Sirens today. If you hear the... http://fb.me/LtLvHves
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 12, 2011 - 3:12 PM)
• State Fire Marshal Issues Burning Ban http://fb.me/YL6pyOPr
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 12, 2011 - 2:48 PM)
• The Iowa State Fire Marshal's office declared a ban on all open burning in Polk County, effective today at 11AM.... http://fb.me/VL9y7xjt
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 12, 2011 - 2:11 PM)
• Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety... http://fb.me/UB3uNk4k
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 11, 2011 - 1:40 PM)
• GRASSLAND FIRE DANGER INDEX...DRY AIR...GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS...AND DRY FUELS WILL COMBINE TO SEND THE GRASSLAND... http://fb.me/JlHLHlGt
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 11, 2011 - 1:36 PM)
• The Wind Advisory that was in effect has been allowed to expire. It is will still be breezy this evening with wind... http://fb.me/NXrsULiQ
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 10, 2011 - 8:30 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind Advisory, in effect from noon-7pm today. Sustained... http://fb.me/z88ZXvxI
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 10, 2011 - 11:04 AM)
• Disaster mental health program provides assistance to those affected by last years natural disasters. http://fb.me/WDCEPraE
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 08, 2011 - 12:31 PM)
• Since 1995, the first full week of April has been declared National/Iowa Public Health Week. This year the theme... http://fb.me/KJXhjTFk
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 08, 2011 - 11:52 AM)
• This is Severe Weather Awareness week and the focus for today is personal preparedness. Click the link below to... http://fb.me/u8CTtjI0
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 08, 2011 - 11:50 AM)
• Since 1995, the first full week of April has been declared National/Iowa Public Health Week. This year the theme... http://fb.me/ZsjTkAzZ
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 07, 2011 - 11:24 AM)
• This is Severe Weather Awareness week and the focus for today is Thunderstorms. Hundreds of severe thunderstorms... http://fb.me/Yh0dSty7
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 07, 2011 - 11:00 AM)
• Since 1995, the first full week of April has been declared National/Iowa Public Health Week. This year the theme... http://fb.me/J7PfhqXt
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 06, 2011 - 1:48 PM)
• This is Severe Weather Awareness week and the focus for today is tornadoes. In 2008, 13 people died from this... http://fb.me/DbFWBkDv
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 06, 2011 - 1:44 PM)
• Tell us how you are becoming better prepared for severe weather this year. -ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 06, 2011 - 11:32 AM)
• Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and co-workers of Keokuk County Deputy Eric Stein. Deputy Stein was... http://fb.me/T7YQb0TJ
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2011 - 10:32 PM)
• We ask that residents refrain from calling 9-1-1 to question the activation or non-activation of the outdoor... http://fb.me/D6brP0U2
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2011 - 7:48 PM)
• Storm Spotter Class-Polk Co EOC http://fb.me/NTkmbwSD
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2011 - 7:44 PM)
• Outdoor weather sirens do not transmit an all clear. Instead, the sirens will sound in a cycle of 3-5 minutes,... http://fb.me/SiCIZQag
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2011 - 7:08 PM)
• Outdoor warning sirens purpose: to alert people who are outdoors that conditions are such that you should seek... http://fb.me/UNZb2lUg
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2011 - 7:06 PM)
• Outdoor warning sirens are used for just that: outdoor warning. They are to warn persons outside who do not have... http://fb.me/SZUSq2E1
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2011 - 5:16 PM)
• Historical research of weather records from the National Climatic Data Center dating back to 1987 indicate that on... http://fb.me/CW1p8T7V
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2011 - 4:50 PM)
• EF0 tornadoes, which are the most common, pack wind speeds of 65-85mph. These winds can peel the surface off... http://fb.me/IvMUCHGm
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2011 - 12:56 PM)
• What weather conditions cause the Outdoor Warning Sirens to be activated? In consultation with the National... http://fb.me/Z7ZgOmlt
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2011 - 11:54 AM)
• Since 1995, the first full week of April has been declared National/Iowa Public Health Week. This year the theme... http://fb.me/yN5Z47yS
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2011 - 11:02 AM)
• Warning Reception - Severe Weather Awareness Week http://fb.me/E5EEvqHI
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2011 - 10:59 AM)
• Since 1995, the first full week of April has been declared National/Iowa Public Health Week. This year the theme... http://fb.me/UkPZejin
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 04, 2011 - 3:56 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has extended the Wind Advisory until 6pm. Sustained winds of 25-35mph... http://fb.me/ZdfG7CxD
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 04, 2011 - 2:41 PM)
• Career opportunity in Ramsey County, MN (St. Paul)...Emergency Management Coordinator. http://fb.me/Wse9sGpN
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 04, 2011 - 11:47 AM)
• It's Severe Weather Awareness Week and today's focus is flash flooding. Click the link below to learn more. -JD http://fb.me/VYrFyhtA
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 04, 2011 - 11:03 AM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind Advisory effective from 4pm through 4am. Winds of... http://fb.me/TCcn5Mbq
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 03, 2011 - 6:45 PM)
• Very high fire index Sunday into Monday across Iowa. http://fb.me/CPLuwMHp
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 03, 2011 - 10:31 AM)
• Reminder: Our annual training from the NWS for STORM SPOTTERS is on April 5th at 6:30pm in the new Polk County... http://fb.me/SyvRJnSB
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 31, 2011 - 9:42 AM)
• Reminder: Our annual training from the NWS for STORM SPOTTERS is on April 5th at 6:30pm in the new Polk County... http://fb.me/H4vtIqxW
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 31, 2011 - 9:42 AM)
• Career opportunity...State of Nevada. http://fb.me/VUvcr3N5
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 29, 2011 - 1:40 PM)
• Career opportunities...Emergency Management and Training and Exercise Program Coordinators, Pima County, AZ. http://fb.me/GXE3xheH
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 29, 2011 - 1:35 PM)
• http://fb.me/N1roTM7V
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 25, 2011 - 9:20 AM)
• Iowa Emergency Management Assoc. Spring Business Mtg. http://fb.me/Cdy0rXHl
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 24, 2011 - 10:38 PM)
• Last night's severe weather across Central Iowa sets the stage for our annual training from the NWS for STORM... http://fb.me/uMAJ2Vaz
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 23, 2011 - 3:04 PM)
• Thanks to Julie Schultz for sending us this incredible photo of the tornado near Creston last night! http://fb.me/uNwKUPE0
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 23, 2011 - 2:46 PM)
• The Tornado Warning for Polk County has been allowed to expire. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 22, 2011 - 8:13 PM)
• The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County has been continued until 745pm. This storm is located near Johnston. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 22, 2011 - 8:10 PM)
• A reminder that the Outdoor Warning Sirens in Polk County sound for 3-5 minutes and are silent for 10-15 minutes.... http://fb.me/xDvIeoci
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 22, 2011 - 7:37 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Tornado Warning for southern Polk County until 7:15pm. A... http://fb.me/NlXyKEdI
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 22, 2011 - 7:28 PM)
• Tornado Warning for Polk County until 7:15 pm. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 22, 2011 - 7:27 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County, in effect... http://fb.me/W14jH12f
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 22, 2011 - 7:25 PM)
• Reports of 1" hail in western Iowa (Carroll and Cass Counties).
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 22, 2011 - 6:21 PM)
• Line of severe weather should be moving into the Dallas and Greene County areas by 5:45 and into Polk and Story... http://fb.me/U2CE4Chk
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 22, 2011 - 6:11 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Tornado Watch for Polk County until 9pm today. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 22, 2011 - 3:09 PM)
• Severe weather possible around the evening rush hour today. The main threats will be from large hail and damaging... http://fb.me/xXKvOuA6
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 22, 2011 - 12:22 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Polk County effective... http://fb.me/MN3wnIcH
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 21, 2011 - 1:28 PM)
• Branstad, Reynolds, Brig. General Hill remind Iowans of dangers of spring flooding http://fb.me/KfYrjVk9
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 21, 2011 - 11:50 AM)
• Ambassador to the United States visits the Polk County Emergency Operations Center March 17th. In the photo (L to... http://fb.me/VUQGwkGs
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 18, 2011 - 12:26 PM)
• Kosovo Ambassador to the United States visits the Polk County Emergency Operations Center Thursday afternoon.... http://fb.me/TXuDpPo9
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 18, 2011 - 12:24 PM)
• It's National Flood Safety Awareness Week. Did you know as little as six inches of water may cause you to lose... http://fb.me/MGLWrRUk
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 18, 2011 - 11:03 AM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://fb.me/Vlhrae18
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 18, 2011 - 10:16 AM)
• We have received some inquiries about the possibility of dangerous radiation from the disaster in Japan reaching... http://fb.me/Vs0DYi07
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 17, 2011 - 1:21 PM)
• Metro Media Council meeting this morning in Clive. Green cupcakes, coffee, and discussion on the draft version of... http://fb.me/WU47hYrE
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 17, 2011 - 12:43 PM)
• Past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions.... http://fb.me/xDTcQ58B
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 16, 2011 - 1:23 PM)
• As the severe weather season approaches, jurisdictions are taking steps to ensure their outdoor warning sirens are... http://fb.me/HqQ4oJd8
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 16, 2011 - 1:15 PM)
• It's National Flood Safety Awareness Week. FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate:"We're encouraging individuals and... http://fb.me/JkJ1LChy
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 16, 2011 - 10:22 AM)
• Just finished meeting with Safeguard Iowa Partnership (SIP) Team 4...sustaining and recruiting membership. - ajm http://fb.me/CHhC99VV
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 15, 2011 - 3:08 PM)
• This week is National Flood Safety Awareness Week. Flooding is a coast to coast threat to the United States and it... http://fb.me/tZ6zhUzA
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 15, 2011 - 11:32 AM)
• Honor the passing of the last known American survivor of WWI, Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles http://fb.me/Sg4tmzY7
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 15, 2011 - 9:09 AM)
• On my way to the Polk County Fire Chiefs Association meeting in Windsor Heights tonight. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 14, 2011 - 7:04 PM)
• Did you know our friends at Polk County Health Department are on Facebook? Their page is full of excellent... http://fb.me/S8W6R6qb
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 14, 2011 - 11:46 AM)
• Did you know our friends at Polk County Health Department are on Facebook? Their page is full of excellent... http://fb.me/CKDwlMXf
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 14, 2011 - 11:46 AM)
• Did you know our friends at the Polk County Health Department are on Facebook? Their page is full of excellent information! Check them out
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 14, 2011 - 11:45 AM)
• Reminds you when you change your clocks Saturday night, be sure to change the batteries in your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 11, 2011 - 5:34 PM)
• An 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan at 0546 Zulu Time on 3/11. The resulting tsunami is currently impacting... http://fb.me/UxHaqbOg
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 11, 2011 - 10:41 AM)
• An 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan at 0546 Zulu Time on 3/10. The resulting tsumani is currently impacting... http://fb.me/V5FDNwoO
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 11, 2011 - 10:26 AM)
• Attended the Iowa Contingency Planners Board of Directors meeting yesterday. Made a lot of progress on planning... http://fb.me/Q2cqIx5T
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 10, 2011 - 11:21 AM)
• Met this morning with representatives from several Polk County communities and agencies to coordinate the... http://fb.me/QQwuGsd2
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 09, 2011 - 12:19 PM)
• Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 6 pm tonight until noon on Wednesday. Expect 2-3" of snow in the... http://fb.me/LTDdCiyF
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 08, 2011 - 5:01 PM)
• Administrative Rules Public Hearing on Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) tonight at the Polk County... http://fb.me/TyNB7QFE
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 08, 2011 - 4:48 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect from 6PM through Wednesday... http://fb.me/WNAUnOIQ
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 08, 2011 - 3:03 PM)
• Latest Flood Outlook http://fb.me/UEwSlNNQ
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 08, 2011 - 11:58 AM)
• A multiple vehicle crash has closed the two left lanes of traffic on Interstate 35/80 southbound between Douglas... http://fb.me/V9hoSzdS
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 08, 2011 - 11:51 AM)
• Are you ready for spring? Sure! We all are. But, are you ready for the increased risk of flooding that comes with... http://fb.me/UWPL4Cao
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 07, 2011 - 11:35 AM)
• Attended the Central Iowa American Red Cross Heros of the Heartland program this morning. Congratulations and... http://fb.me/EYYk1KQx
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 03, 2011 - 11:17 PM)
• Iowa Emergency Management Association District 1 meeting tomorrow in Marshalltown begins at 9 am. Region 1... http://fb.me/IXVgyUr5
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 03, 2011 - 11:05 PM)
• Attended the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) Day on the Hill today at the State Capitol. Opportunity to... http://fb.me/TQYt6JJY
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 03, 2011 - 11:04 PM)
• March is Flood Awareness Month in Iowa. Use the link below to see tips from our partners at MidAmerican Energy. -JD http://fb.me/FmWCXNPV
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 03, 2011 - 12:57 PM)
• This evening there will be a public briefing by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the... http://fb.me/QFzOP4Ji
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 02, 2011 - 1:01 PM)
• March is Flood Awareness Month in Iowa. Throughout the month we will be posting information, resources, and tools... http://fb.me/T0Cev0Us
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 01, 2011 - 5:16 PM)
• Code Red emergency notification system activated tonight to assist in the evacuation of the area near the 600... http://fb.me/ut3lBBxo
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 01, 2011 - 12:18 AM)
• The Air Quality Index is: 53. Quality: Moderate. Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may... http://fb.me/Gfo7JJsr
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 25, 2011 - 1:38 PM)
• Job Opportunity...Fire Fighter/EMT/Paramedic, City of Ankeny. http://fb.me/EMhQvxRI
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 25, 2011 - 12:48 PM)
• National Weather Service will be expanding the area included in the winter weather advisory to include the Des... http://fb.me/QBFEvd4f
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 24, 2011 - 12:00 PM)
• Job Opportunity, City of Oakland, California. Assistant Emergency Services Manager. Closing date is March 18.... http://fb.me/UTOf3lqh
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 23, 2011 - 10:39 AM)
• Emergency Management Commission meeting at 1:00 this afternoon at the Polk County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 23, 2011 - 9:45 AM)
• Congratulations to our friend Jeff Anderson with Marion County Emergency Management Agency... http://fb.me/VTeZ0ZBW
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 18, 2011 - 1:55 PM)
• Reminds you that today is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://fb.me/RUZLzwa3
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 18, 2011 - 9:41 AM)
• A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for SW Polk County. Ice jamming was occuring in Water Works Park. The jam... http://fb.me/FW3WuPDW
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 17, 2011 - 2:58 PM)
• http://fb.me/A7HyHNj3
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 17, 2011 - 2:28 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Dense Fog Advisory, in effect until 10am Thursday. Areas... http://fb.me/QhC3h169
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 16, 2011 - 7:23 PM)
• Day one of training and exercises http://fb.me/vwz7WiNj
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 15, 2011 - 1:40 PM)
• Training: Johnston Fire Department hosting FDNY Battalion Chief John Salka http://fb.me/H7GIh8Bm
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 15, 2011 - 12:31 PM)
• Mid 60's by Thursday! Spring is right around the corner
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 15, 2011 - 10:30 AM)
• Just returned from the Polk County Fire Chief's Association meeting. -JD http://fb.me/t091Stem
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 14, 2011 - 10:30 PM)
• In College Station, TX this week for Enhanced Incident Management/Unified Command course at TEEX. -ajm http://fb.me/Ta2PBUYm
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 14, 2011 - 4:05 PM)
• Congrats to Jamey and our friends to the southeast in Mahaska County on their Storm Ready designation! -ajm http://fb.me/OsaEcxll
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 11, 2011 - 2:45 PM)
• Safeguard Iowa Partnership Central Iowa Chapter meeting today. -JD http://fb.me/sz0FVdNx
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 10, 2011 - 4:51 PM)
• http://fb.me/S68R8b2k
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 09, 2011 - 12:26 PM)
• Attending the Iowa Contingency Planners Board of Directors meeting this morning and quarterly membership meeting... http://fb.me/BT86BxU2
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 09, 2011 - 11:48 AM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Wind Chill Advisory in effect from midnight tonight... http://fb.me/ScEy6ZiT
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 08, 2011 - 5:47 PM)
• Special Needs Emergency Planning Course at Polk County EOC http://fb.me/UGTaHW6P
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 08, 2011 - 10:28 AM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a wind chill advisory, in effect from midnight tonight to... http://fb.me/THEIk8lx
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 07, 2011 - 9:37 AM)
• We know that finding a place to put all of this snow is difficult, but please don't cover your fire hyrdrant! If... http://fb.me/TXrqdPW1
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2011 - 2:52 PM)
• Groundhog Day Winter Storm update 02/02 0800 http://fb.me/S3G9K3Wc
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2011 - 10:44 AM)
• Groundhog Day Winter Storm Update 02/02 0800 http://fb.me/QYlJ2JuA
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2011 - 10:34 AM)
• Punxsutawney Phil, the famous Pennsylvania Groundhog emerged just after dawn today and did not see his shadow,... http://fb.me/SCLMBtbI
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2011 - 9:13 AM)
• Blizzard warning canceled in Polk County and replaced by winter weather advisory until noon.
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2011 - 8:28 AM)
• Groundhog Day Winter Storm 02/01 4pm update http://fb.me/PpTb5n1t
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 01, 2011 - 5:15 PM)
• http://fb.me/A4k0jlO2
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 01, 2011 - 5:01 PM)
• I80 westbound closed near Altoona due to an accident. I-80 westbound between Exit 143: 1st Avenue North and North... http://fb.me/GvfXgcrM
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 01, 2011 - 4:00 PM)
• Groundhog Day 2011 Winter Storm update 02/01 1100am http://fb.me/KP5O0K2W
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 01, 2011 - 11:56 AM)
• With the approaching winter storm, Polk County EMA encourages you to Stay Informed by monitoring weather... http://fb.me/Bjch2mSt
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 31, 2011 - 3:53 PM)
• With the approaching winter storm, Polk County EMA encourages you to Stay Informed by monitoring weather... http://fb.me/PM1FH9Uf
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 31, 2011 - 3:51 PM)
• Groundhog Day 2011 Winter Storm http://fb.me/R5rC9vcw
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 31, 2011 - 11:19 AM)
• winter weather "dash board" that will be helpful during the upcoming winter storm. http://fb.me/NKmAofm6
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 31, 2011 - 12:48 AM)
• Attached is a link to the first release of the 2011 Spring Flood Outlook from the DSM National Weather Service... http://fb.me/KkIcTPH7
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 28, 2011 - 11:29 AM)
• Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will... http://fb.me/TX67RRrn
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 28, 2011 - 10:29 AM)
• Just returned from Sioux City. Great discussion and knowledge exchange with Woodbury County EMA and their... http://fb.me/tVPE8wI8
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 26, 2011 - 7:47 PM)
• I favorited a YouTube video -- Polk County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) http://youtu.be/Wqso5nYPyW4?a
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 25, 2011 - 5:46 PM)
• http://fb.me/RuXiP6oz
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 25, 2011 - 5:31 PM)
• http://fb.me/P42zsmt0
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 25, 2011 - 5:30 PM)
• I uploaded a YouTube video -- Polk County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) http://youtu.be/Wqso5nYPyW4?a
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 25, 2011 - 4:53 PM)
• I uploaded a YouTube video -- Polk County EOC Media Briefing Room http://youtu.be/DzAkHW8hDao?a
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 25, 2011 - 4:53 PM)
• attended the Central Iowa EMS Director's Association meeting tonight hosted by the Ankeny Fire Department. http://fb.me/JkgfBJKU
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 24, 2011 - 10:54 PM)
• Career opportunity...The Henry County Emergency Management Commission is accepting apps for the position of... http://fb.me/SORnOfBx
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 24, 2011 - 12:50 PM)
• Multiple vehicle crashes have closed the on ramp to I-35/80 westbound at 2nd Avenue, in Des Moines. There are... http://fb.me/J5XetovS
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 21, 2011 - 12:52 PM)
• Police, fire and EMS crews are responding to multiple accidents across the county today. Slow down, use extra... http://fb.me/Iu2ELvMo
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 21, 2011 - 10:03 AM)
• wrapping up a busy day of meetings...Metro Media Council, Executive Committee of the Emergency Management... http://fb.me/tE7OMsU7
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 20, 2011 - 5:38 PM)
• just wrapped up meeting with Safeguard Iowa Partnership. Good meeting of Team 4. - ajm http://fb.me/TuKjudnP
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 18, 2011 - 2:55 PM)
• snow expected late Wednesday into Wednesday night along with bitter temps... http://fb.me/L9mV49ca
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 18, 2011 - 9:00 AM)
• Attending Mass Fatalities training. Good information that we hope to never put to use. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 13, 2011 - 10:15 AM)
• Interstate 35/80 westbound is closed at the 2nd Avenue interchange in Des Moines due to a jack-knifed semi.... http://fb.me/By5adSsG
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 11, 2011 - 1:40 PM)
• A winter weather advisory remain in effect until 6PM. Light snow will gradually diminish today with an inch or... http://fb.me/KjXvvkZY
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 11, 2011 - 11:49 AM)
• I-80 in closed westbound at the Jordan Creek exit. 2 semis are in the median and 1 is in the travel portion of the... http://fb.me/P9RA5yUR
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 11, 2011 - 11:16 AM)
• Multiple jack-knifed semis have closed Interstate 35 in both northbound and southbound directions south of Elkhart... http://fb.me/zQqaGlrH
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 11, 2011 - 10:30 AM)
• Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Polk County. Check out the web briefing here... http://fb.me/MOorI1kR
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 09, 2011 - 6:58 PM)
• Career opportunity...Story County Emergency Management Agency job opening. http://fb.me/NHJykXeY
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 07, 2011 - 6:40 PM)
• IEMA Executive Committee thanks former Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division Administrator... http://fb.me/FloO9Sxh
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 07, 2011 - 5:51 PM)
• just finished with the Executive Committee meeting of the Iowa Emergency Management Association.
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 07, 2011 - 4:46 PM)
• hosted the Iowa Emergency Management Association District 1 meeting this morning and the Homeland Security Region... http://fb.me/PYszHNwd
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 06, 2011 - 5:04 PM)
• I favorited a YouTube video -- NIMS: Introduction to the National Incident Management S... http://youtu.be/wMf2LVZzvjU?a
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 05, 2011 - 12:20 PM)
• I favorited a YouTube video -- Disaster Preparedness From Ready.gov http://youtu.be/7CTj5KZk7eg?a
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 05, 2011 - 11:55 AM)
• I favorited a YouTube video -- Katie Couric's Notebook: When Disaster Hits (CBS News) http://youtu.be/87MpzVs7_3s?a
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 05, 2011 - 11:53 AM)
• I favorited a YouTube video -- Hail Hammering Teaches Safety Lessons http://youtu.be/Hts7dWrSLpg?a
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 05, 2011 - 11:49 AM)
• I favorited a YouTube video -- Power Companies, State Prepare For Blizzard http://youtu.be/VpzNfl5lZ8o?a
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 05, 2011 - 11:42 AM)
• I favorited a YouTube video -- Aerial tour of flooding in Des Moines http://youtu.be/Uv5DcwJXFaE?a
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 05, 2011 - 10:49 AM)
• I favorited a YouTube video -- County To Use Sirens For High-Wind Warnings http://youtu.be/AdzVXB__-lg?a
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 05, 2011 - 10:46 AM)
• I favorited a YouTube video -- Storm Sirens Now Sound When Winds Hit 70MPH http://youtu.be/elSeMX70x2E?a
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 04, 2011 - 10:57 PM)
• http://fb.me/LfCnVWoO
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 04, 2011 - 2:43 PM)
• looks back at 2010 and the top 10 weather stories in Iowa according to the National Weather Service. What do you... http://fb.me/P2ZC4pX5
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 02, 2011 - 10:51 PM)
• reports that as of 10:30 am there were no MidAmerican Energy customers without power. Most impacts are travel... http://fb.me/PzpqwZbt
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 31, 2010 - 11:41 AM)
• encourages everyone to check the road conditions before you decide to travel. - ajm http://fb.me/RCxFdiRX
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 31, 2010 - 11:37 AM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has cancelled the Dense Fog Advisory. Warming temperatures & persistent... http://fb.me/N7hBYrHq
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 30, 2010 - 11:04 AM)
• recommends Central Iowans stay tuned to the weather forecast over the next 72 hours and plan accordingly. Fog,... http://fb.me/JnWLKStn
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 29, 2010 - 5:37 PM)
• The Air Quality Index for 12/29/2010 at 12:00 PM is Moderate. Air quality is acceptable; however, for some... http://fb.me/CgGwIR8f
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 29, 2010 - 1:18 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Dense Fog Advisory, in effect until 6pm Thursday.... http://fb.me/wDZcgnzO
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 29, 2010 - 12:36 PM)
• The Air Quality Index for 12/28/2010 at 12:00 PM is Moderate. Air quality is acceptable; however, for some... http://fb.me/AEhvEdSt
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 28, 2010 - 1:24 PM)
• Thanks to North American Aerospace Defense Command, you can track Santa's location! http://fb.me/P8fSmgas
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 24, 2010 - 6:03 PM)
• A Winter Wearther Advisory remains in effect from midnight tonight until 6pm Friday. Snow will begin to accumulate... http://fb.me/GYyULwRf
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 23, 2010 - 12:49 PM)
• Basement storage organized...finally feeling like we are moved in. http://fb.me/yCcTbgH0
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 22, 2010 - 12:16 PM)
• will miss our friend, neighbor, and colleague Lori from Story County Emergency Management, but wish her the best... http://fb.me/OH7zkP7u
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 22, 2010 - 10:20 AM)
• A powerful winter storm system will move onto the Pacific U.S. coast on Wednesday and track across the Midwest on... http://fb.me/LTePXSfm
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 21, 2010 - 2:39 PM)
• MidAmerican Energy has posted a winter weather center to their website. A great resource on important issues for... http://fb.me/zYJKEDd2
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 20, 2010 - 1:17 PM)
• The Air Quality Index for 12/20/2010 at 12:00 PM is Moderate. Air quality is acceptable; however, for some... http://fb.me/x3MDzdFU
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 20, 2010 - 1:03 PM)
• On 199th Anniversary of New Madrid Quake, FEMA Urges Public to 'Resolve To Be Ready' http://fb.me/NFZMtYaq
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 20, 2010 - 12:55 PM)
• I posted 6 photos on Facebook in the album "EOC Construction" http://fb.me/GA7V5iTn
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 17, 2010 - 4:51 PM)
• I posted a new photo to Facebook http://fb.me/OAWlX1Ha
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 17, 2010 - 4:48 PM)
• Pics from the EOC Open House http://fb.me/Q6JgyVVt
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 17, 2010 - 4:48 PM)
• wants to thank everyone that came to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Open House on Thursday afternoon. We... http://fb.me/Nfbl9Sx5
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 17, 2010 - 12:52 PM)
• providing notice that West Des Moines will be doing maintenance on their outdoor warning siren system on Thursday,... http://fb.me/OpfiLYhe
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 15, 2010 - 11:30 AM)
• in the news...EOC to host an open house Thursday, December 16th from 3 - 6 pm. http://fb.me/vCpz08k6
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 15, 2010 - 11:11 AM)
• Career Opportunity - National Disaster Housing Task Force Executive Director http://fb.me/N20Q6wpH
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 14, 2010 - 3:40 PM)
• A Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 9am Sunday. 1-2 inches of snow has already fallen & snowfall will... http://fb.me/P4tXTlRQ
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 11, 2010 - 7:08 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow, which is in... http://fb.me/ATiYZtsZ
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 10, 2010 - 7:05 PM)
• IMT / EOC Interface Training Course http://fb.me/KM1H9cKW
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 08, 2010 - 12:25 PM)
• is hosting the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)/Incident Management Team (IMT) Interface Course starting Tuesday... http://fb.me/OTvc5SIA
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 06, 2010 - 6:52 PM)
• will be attending the Iowa Emergency Management Association District 1 meeting Thursday morning and the Iowa... http://fb.me/M5kGvJ6b
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 01, 2010 - 10:48 PM)
• just finished a presentation about emergency planning for child care centers and home child care settings. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 30, 2010 - 9:59 PM)
• will join other emergency management instructors during the Emergency Management Program Development course at... http://fb.me/MwDaIQ4Z
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 29, 2010 - 11:34 PM)
• will be attending the presentation by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman in Ottumwa on Monday. http://fb.me/NaU5WIir
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 28, 2010 - 8:46 PM)
• Skywarn Recognition Day http://fb.me/Oy1I3YkP
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 28, 2010 - 8:14 PM)
• Come to "Open House - Polk County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)" Thursday, December 16 from 3:00 pm to 6:00... http://fb.me/ONmEJZLH
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 24, 2010 - 2:36 PM)
• Come to "Open House" Thursday, December 16 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm http://fb.me/OfAMzpmY
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 24, 2010 - 2:31 PM)
• Media briefing conference room http://fb.me/LLJIDTdS
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 22, 2010 - 6:35 PM)
• Career Opportunity - FF/EMT/Paramedic - City of Johnston, Iowa http://fb.me/EldbKmua
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 21, 2010 - 3:23 PM)
• Employment Opportunity - National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) http://fb.me/xU8ij7u1
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 17, 2010 - 1:53 PM)
• in Coralville for the Iowa State Association of Counties Fall School of Instruction. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 17, 2010 - 1:44 PM)
• I posted 16 photos on Facebook in the album "August 2010 flooding" http://fb.me/z7GmP2U0
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 16, 2010 - 10:35 AM)
• will be speaking to the Iowa Healthcare Association about emergency planning for assisted living settings later... http://fb.me/vMz3QhXC
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 15, 2010 - 11:46 AM)
• Packing up for the move. http://fb.me/NoB1cazr
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 12, 2010 - 10:08 AM)
• Reminds you to remember our Veterans past & present & the sacrifices they made to ensure our freedom. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 11, 2010 - 10:51 AM)
• Safeguard Iowa Partnership Leadership Council meeting this afternoon at 1 pm. - ajm http://fb.me/NPSOZVb2
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 10, 2010 - 1:36 PM)
• Executive Committee of the Polk County Emergency Management Commission met this morning. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 10, 2010 - 1:35 PM)
• Will be attending the Iowa Contingency Planners pre-conference social event tonight at EFCO Corporation (6 pm) and... http://fb.me/NAgaCm0s
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 08, 2010 - 12:25 PM)
• Emergency Management Career Opportunity with City of Detroit http://fb.me/vfEAmY0z
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 08, 2010 - 11:07 AM)
• Polk County EMA Ecourages Americans To Be Prepared As They Turn Their Clocks Back http://fb.me/MxAMWNjP
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 05, 2010 - 10:50 AM)
• Only One Week Left To Register For Disaster Assistance; The Last Day To Register Is Nov. 12 http://fb.me/tK7ckHrN
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 05, 2010 - 10:22 AM)
• Reminds you that tomorrow is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://fb.me/N3T0nQUQ
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 04, 2010 - 11:31 PM)
• Attended the Governor's Homeland Security Conference. Excellent presentations by Gordon Graham! Interesting break... http://fb.me/KzLkcNxD
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 03, 2010 - 8:07 PM)
• Attending the Business Disaster Case Management Task Force meeting this afternoon. Will be reviewing the final... http://fb.me/FxPBaZLV
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 02, 2010 - 1:12 PM)
• On Friday, authorities were able to thwart an attempt to deliver explosives via cargo aircraft. While none of... http://fb.me/zxnpLVax
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 01, 2010 - 10:25 AM)
• Emergency Management career opportunities with the North Central Texas Council of Governments...EM Preparedness... http://fb.me/J9l4UH88
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 28, 2010 - 1:12 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a freeze warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight... http://fb.me/AnP8N0uq
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 28, 2010 - 9:43 AM)
• FEMA ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO START PREPARING FOR WINTER WEATHER http://fb.me/MDB0PPEE
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 27, 2010 - 3:46 PM)
• A crash has closed the two left lanes of Interstate 235 westbound in Des Moines. Motorists should use caution driving in this area. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 27, 2010 - 2:55 PM)
• Mass Fatalities Incident Response course http://fb.me/JgMIzJ5m
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 27, 2010 - 2:47 PM)
• ICS 400 training http://fb.me/D2E3TrzS
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 27, 2010 - 2:28 PM)
• ICS 300 training http://fb.me/KZTO4C57
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 27, 2010 - 2:26 PM)
• Last day of the Joint Information System/Joint Information Center workshop in Ankeny. Interesting break out... http://fb.me/LJ3HnP9b
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 26, 2010 - 4:14 PM)
• Time to bring in the lawn furniture! Thunderstorms will develop across the county between midnight and 2am. A few... http://fb.me/IxSoLXFk
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 25, 2010 - 4:19 PM)
• is at the Iowa Hazardous Materials Symposium in Ames today and Friday. - ajm http://fb.me/IuzfMXuQ
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 21, 2010 - 2:33 PM)
• Disaster Recovery Center ends operations 10/28. Deadline for applications 11/12 http://fb.me/KAk9vTLR
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 20, 2010 - 5:08 PM)
• Representatives from several Homeland Security Regions from across Iowa met today in Urbandale to further our... http://fb.me/IVIFCbKr
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 19, 2010 - 8:23 PM)
• Attended training today on volunteer management. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 19, 2010 - 7:46 PM)
• Staff from the Polk County Emergency Management Agency and the Polk County Medical Examiner's Office perfomed an... http://fb.me/CqNejtJY
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 18, 2010 - 5:51 PM)
• Excellent weather for the Wells Fargo safety fair earlier today. About 150 people stopped by to learn about safety. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 16, 2010 - 6:07 PM)
• Reminds you that tomorrow is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://fb.me/HPTnuRli
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 14, 2010 - 6:13 PM)
• SEMINAR EXAMINES IOWA FLOODS AND HOW WE CAN BETTER PLAN AND PREPARE FOR FUTURE FLOODING http://fb.me/x1s7il9z
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 14, 2010 - 3:34 PM)
• Mass Fatalities Incident Response Training Available http://fb.me/KEnNgbTQ
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 14, 2010 - 11:44 AM)
• FEMA Extends Deadline Individuals, business owners now have until Nov. 12 to register http://fb.me/zuO7oAaC
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 13, 2010 - 5:10 PM)
• I posted 4 photos on Facebook in the album "EOC Construction" http://fb.me/IP3tp5x4
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 13, 2010 - 5:08 PM)
• Tuesday afternoon the Polk County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) conducted their annual exercise at... http://fb.me/IJib5TOz
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 13, 2010 - 1:39 PM)
• Attended training last night on Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for emergency shelters. Great class... http://fb.me/LGn8vLq0
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 13, 2010 - 10:54 AM)
• Approval of Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan Ensures Continued Eligibility for Increased Federal Funding http://fb.me/Lu5QITn6
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 11, 2010 - 1:12 PM)
• Oct. 13, 2010 deadline to register for federal disaster assistance http://fb.me/HvMkbDiK
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 11, 2010 - 11:42 AM)
• Disaster Recovery Centers Will Be Open Columbus Day http://fb.me/Hyi9m0YB
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 11, 2010 - 11:37 AM)
• Attended the Community Mass Care Management course. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 08, 2010 - 2:01 PM)
• Reminds you that tomorrow is Red Shirt Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men &... http://fb.me/IRGUgPer
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 07, 2010 - 7:12 PM)
• Drive-Thru Flu Clinic: The easiest way to avoid the flu just got easier http://fb.me/DtIjQ3Wg
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 05, 2010 - 3:10 PM)
• Drive-Thru Flu Clinic: The easiest way to avoid the flu just got easier http://fb.me/HgV4JXx7
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 05, 2010 - 3:06 PM)
• It is Fire Prevention Week. This video from 2008 will help you with your checklist of fire safety. http://fb.me/KMnsBip8
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 04, 2010 - 8:51 PM)
• I posted 9 photos on Facebook in the album "EOC Construction" http://fb.me/xQwdnf5u
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 04, 2010 - 4:59 PM)
• Polk City will be testing their Outdoor Warning Sirens tonight (10/4) at 6pm as part of Fire Prevention Week activities. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 04, 2010 - 12:19 PM)
• Travel Alert Issued for U.S. Citizens in Europe http://fb.me/Hhs73Nyu
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 04, 2010 - 10:43 AM)
• A plaque with the names of 80 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2009 will be added to the National... http://fb.me/HuQAmEoi
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 03, 2010 - 8:09 PM)
• Going to be a cold one tonight. Frost advisory out. Better cover up the plants! -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 03, 2010 - 12:39 AM)
• On Friday, the Executive Committee of the Iowa Emergency Management Association met in Polk County. Great meeting... http://fb.me/In509Gsu
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 02, 2010 - 11:25 AM)
• Reminds you that tomorrow is Friday, so be sure to wear something red to show your support for the men & women of our Armed Forces! -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 30, 2010 - 5:43 PM)
• Polk County Emergency Management in the news. http://fb.me/w4rHDGdU
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 30, 2010 - 12:21 PM)
• FEMA Warns Residents: Beware Of Text Messages And Other Disaster-Related Fraud http://fb.me/JjHW6yOv
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 30, 2010 - 10:55 AM)
• Attending the two day Basic Public Information Officer course in Norwalk. - JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 29, 2010 - 6:17 PM)
• The deadline for Iowa disaster survivors to register for federal disaster assistance is Oct. 13, 2010. Iowa flood... http://fb.me/Idu8rlVp
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 29, 2010 - 6:08 PM)
• Crisis Counseling Available for 2010 Flood Survivors http://fb.me/IaeQNQdp
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 27, 2010 - 4:34 PM)
• Assistance available to agriculture producers http://fb.me/Awa8JYhS
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 24, 2010 - 2:33 PM)
• We are sorry to announce that the Emergency Preparedness Seminar scheduled for Sept 25th in Ankeny has been cancelled.
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 23, 2010 - 1:25 PM)
• More Than $23 Million In Individual Assistance Grants And Loans Approved for Iowa http://fb.me/JgYbozDK
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 23, 2010 - 11:13 AM)
• is now participating in Red Shirt Fridays. Red Shirt Friday is a symbol of support for our military, past and... http://fb.me/xb7p62nF
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 23, 2010 - 11:03 AM)
• will be making a presentation to the Iowa League of Cities at their Annual Conference in Coralville on Thursday. - ajm http://fb.me/tAtgTQAj
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 22, 2010 - 5:53 PM)
• MOLD CAN BE A DANGER AFTER FLOODING http://fb.me/K1SAzVTt
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 22, 2010 - 11:44 AM)
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  Polk County, Iowa  (September 22, 2010 - 11:15 AM)
• Hours for Disaster Recovery Center have changed. http://fb.me/IV8d1bRf
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 21, 2010 - 1:11 PM)
• The Air Quality Index for today is: 57. Quality: Moderate. Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants... http://fb.me/JtMlNOLe
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 21, 2010 - 1:06 PM)
• The Air Quality Index for today is: 57. Quality: Moderate. Air quality is acceptable; however, for some... http://fb.me/K5J4BDBM
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 21, 2010 - 1:05 PM)
• Emergency Preparedness Seminar http://fb.me/DTdmm3Ow
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 21, 2010 - 11:50 AM)
• Flash Flood Warning for Northern Polk County http://fb.me/JSBIGsk8
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 21, 2010 - 11:49 AM)
• Another story from ABC5 TV. http://fb.me/JyqVfgYy
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 17, 2010 - 10:27 AM)
• Coverage from ABC5... http://fb.me/zZFd6DMB
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 17, 2010 - 10:22 AM)
• Media coverage on Code Red from KCCI http://fb.me/GU8EMbTO
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 17, 2010 - 10:18 AM)
• Federal Disaster Assistance Includes The Right To Appeal http://fb.me/HM6ATc1c
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 17, 2010 - 10:00 AM)
• Do you know a friend, neighbor, or co-worker that would be interested in amateur radio? http://fb.me/I9jyX85E
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 17, 2010 - 8:42 AM)
• Full system test of the CodeRED emergency notification service today. 87% accuracy in our records. Outstanding!!... http://fb.me/DFSxjuJQ
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 16, 2010 - 4:26 PM)
• Code Red Emergency Notification full system test today beginning at 10 am. It is not too late to register your... http://fb.me/JxNfGnsU
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 16, 2010 - 9:16 AM)
• http://fb.me/CaeZ8nUo
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 14, 2010 - 1:43 PM)
• Hours at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will change this week. To date, 2,125 survivors of this summers severe... http://fb.me/GEe1kg5R
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 14, 2010 - 1:22 PM)
• National Preparedness Month September 2010 - CodeRED Notification System http://fb.me/FHhjjGrE
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 13, 2010 - 2:56 PM)
• Over $16 Million In Individual Assistance To Iowans In First Month Of Recovery http://fb.me/GW3eQwtI
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 13, 2010 - 9:47 AM)
• We will never forget those that answered their final call on this day 9 year ago... http://fb.me/HoI3sKnV
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 11, 2010 - 7:30 AM)
• Des Moines FF Local 4 presents...FIREFEST, Saturday evening, September 11th on the Court Ave. Bridge. RED, WHITE,... http://fb.me/w8oWlZtx
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 10, 2010 - 10:56 PM)
• LOCAL RESOURCES KEY TO INDIVIDUAL RECOVERY EFFORT http://fb.me/zuSv06Ph
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 10, 2010 - 3:40 PM)
• Disaster Unemployment Assistance Applications Must Be Filed by Sept. 17 http://fb.me/IZeQcaLO
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 09, 2010 - 3:32 PM)
• Additional Disaster Recovery Dollars to Disaster Impacted Businesses http://fb.me/HlgsdwhI
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 09, 2010 - 2:33 PM)
• Employement opportunity with the Wisconsin Emergency Management Agency in their Response Bureau. http://fb.me/GTVKCEEy
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 09, 2010 - 2:28 PM)
• National Preparedness Month September 2010 - Persons with Special Needs http://fb.me/ILJ26RE5
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 09, 2010 - 11:36 AM)
• http://fb.me/AO5xKZql
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 09, 2010 - 11:34 AM)
• FEMA REGISTRATION REQUIRED EVEN IF DISASTER SURVIVORS RECEIVE OTHER ASSISTANCE http://fb.me/HgnUKwIr
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 08, 2010 - 11:45 AM)
• DISASTER ASSISTANCE MAY INCLUDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES http://fb.me/H6kMeqU3
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 08, 2010 - 11:42 AM)
• $6.1 million in AmeriCorps funds announced and 692 member positions now available http://fb.me/G9r3qGpz
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 07, 2010 - 10:55 AM)
• National Preparedness Month September 2010 - Pets http://fb.me/FkLEQXsZ
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 03, 2010 - 3:52 PM)
• National Preparedness Month September 2010 - Pets http://fb.me/wQwqNeNj
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 03, 2010 - 3:47 PM)
• National Preparedness Month September 2010 - Be Informed http://fb.me/EPOREiMV
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 02, 2010 - 3:15 PM)
• Iowa Emergency Management Association District 1 meeting this morning and Homeland Security Region 1 meeting this... http://fb.me/CJ5zqidH
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 02, 2010 - 7:54 AM)
• National Preparedness Month September 2010 - Make A Plan http://fb.me/tK2T0RdR
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 01, 2010 - 5:43 PM)
• National Preparedness Month September 2010 - Get A Kit http://fb.me/wy4nOTq4
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 31, 2010 - 12:34 PM)
• http://fb.me/EXF4f1LT
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 31, 2010 - 10:16 AM)
• Hazmat incident at General Mills north of Carlisle is terminated. Chlorine leak contained by the safety system as... http://fb.me/wuTJNWcP
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 31, 2010 - 7:43 AM)
• National Preparedness Month - September 2010 http://fb.me/I6J52eF5
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 30, 2010 - 12:00 PM)
• ICS 300 and 400 training opportunities http://fb.me/BbZnTOin
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 30, 2010 - 11:06 AM)
• Last Chance to Apply for Emergency Food Program for Disaster Areas http://fb.me/EsWRbzk5
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 27, 2010 - 3:14 PM)
• Polk County was assigned a Guard Emergency Situational Awareness Contact or "GESAC" for several days in... http://fb.me/FjgJC9NQ
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 26, 2010 - 12:01 PM)
• How Does The Disaster Declaration Process Work? http://fb.me/ykTkfXz2
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 25, 2010 - 4:22 PM)
• Twenty New Counties Declared Federal Disaster Areas for Agriculture http://fb.me/w4TlRK2S
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 24, 2010 - 5:47 PM)
• Governor Culver Announces Emergency Food Program for Disaster Areas http://fb.me/Czl2yhBv
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 24, 2010 - 12:14 PM)
• First Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Des Moines http://fb.me/ExLhi2eX
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 23, 2010 - 2:38 PM)
• Apply Now for Disaster Unemployment Assistance http://fb.me/E84iaTYy
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 23, 2010 - 2:35 PM)
• "Iowans Helping Iowans" flood assistance program http://fb.me/w10XRb7B
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 23, 2010 - 2:26 PM)
• What to expect when the FEMA inspector comes to your damaged property http://fb.me/sX4JhAeE
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 23, 2010 - 1:47 PM)
• FEMA approves more than $1.4 million to Iowa disaster survivors http://fb.me/FuXB3SHJ
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 23, 2010 - 1:44 PM)
• Emergency Shelter to Close...Local Disaster Recovery Center to Open http://fb.me/Ht6Xj2bp
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 19, 2010 - 3:18 PM)
• On 08/13/10, the Food and Drug Administration released information on a nationwide recall of eggs produced at the... http://fb.me/E4dxUbQF
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 19, 2010 - 2:46 PM)
• The Air Quality Index for 08/19/2010 at 12:00 PM is 53. Quality: Moderate. Air quality is acceptable; however,... http://fb.me/xV6PPxy7
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 19, 2010 - 2:45 PM)
• 68 people attended the Public Assistance Applicants Briefing for Presidential Disaster 1930 today. Local... http://fb.me/FXvQINFw
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 19, 2010 - 1:32 PM)
• Particpated in the the send off and welcome home of the Honor Flight of WWII veterans yesterday. It was an honor... http://fb.me/FesgNPfw
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 18, 2010 - 3:59 PM)
• Governor Culver Urges Iowans to Apply for Disaster Assistance http://fb.me/xLgldWIF
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 18, 2010 - 3:53 PM)
• Polk County has now been added to the list of counties in Iowa now eligible under the FEMA Individual Assistance... http://fb.me/EEA27aC8
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 17, 2010 - 9:38 AM)
• Helping at Honor Flight send off http://fb.me/HnVmdHn8
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 17, 2010 - 6:46 AM)
• Participated in a tour of flood-damage areas with Gov. Culver, FEMA Region VII Director, Administrator from Iowa... http://fb.me/xIC63dQq
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 14, 2010 - 7:52 PM)
• The shelter at Doanes Park in Pleasant Hill has closed. The residents of Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park have... http://fb.me/DIqjCuCF
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 13, 2010 - 11:57 PM)
• Presidential Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance funding approved for Polk County http://fb.me/F0Fcjq2W
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 13, 2010 - 8:04 PM)
• Some of the media outlets are reporting a Presidential Declaration for Polk County has been approved. Some of them... http://fb.me/vq1ghyFq
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 13, 2010 - 10:54 AM)
• Spoke with the Iowa Contingency Planners yesterday on the topic of After Action Reviews and also provided an... http://fb.me/zV0cmNS0
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 12, 2010 - 9:55 AM)
• Reducing Health and Safety Risks From Flooding http://fb.me/EkUxanNA
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 12, 2010 - 9:51 AM)
• Assisted Des Moines Fire Department and Des Moines Police Department with evacuations along Four Mile Creek today.... http://fb.me/Dvq1kM3y
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 11, 2010 - 11:10 PM)
• Assisted Altoona this morning at a water rescue. With the help of many area departments, 10 rescues were made.... http://fb.me/xlIraHpC
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 11, 2010 - 11:04 PM)
• Water rescue near Altoona http://fb.me/vbA1y6R2
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 11, 2010 - 7:42 AM)
• National Weather Service Des Moines: Forecast flooding for Fourmile Creek is at record severity. Intense rainfall... http://fb.me/Cvu4KmZH
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 11, 2010 - 4:42 AM)
• Report on flash flooding for 8/10 as of 0730 http://fb.me/ERsdNjiX
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 11, 2010 - 12:00 AM)
• Funeral details for Line of Duty Death of Firefighter/Paramedic Christopher Wheatley of Chicago FD Truck 2 http://fb.me/xilqQcub
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 10, 2010 - 11:52 PM)
• Flood water recedes along Four Mile Creek http://fb.me/FPMbJuEF
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 09, 2010 - 10:10 PM)
• With great sadness, we report the Line of Duty Death of Christopher Wheatley, Chicago Fire Department Truck 2.... http://fb.me/FKvZhrFy
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 09, 2010 - 11:08 AM)
• A Heat Advisory, is in effect from 1pm-6pm today. Temps in the lower 90s with dew points in the upper 70s will... http://fb.me/EvTJ8eDh
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 08, 2010 - 10:31 AM)
• Iowa Emergency Management Association (IEMA) District 1 meeting this morning and Region 1 Homeland Security... http://fb.me/CegHjSmh
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 05, 2010 - 4:15 PM)
• Slow moving thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall of 1 to 1 inches has occurred over much of the county. Runoff... http://fb.me/te5FcQ4a
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 04, 2010 - 10:19 AM)
• A heat advisory remains in effect until 7pm. Temps will remain in the upper 80s to near 90 through 7pm. Dew points... http://fb.me/Ern03i7p
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 03, 2010 - 6:17 PM)
• In STL for regional Metro Medical Response System conference thru Wednesday http://fb.me/AtYTIdU0
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 03, 2010 - 12:16 AM)
• Outdoor warning siren activation for high winds gets more attention... - ajm http://fb.me/wCKIrIZd
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 01, 2010 - 11:47 PM)
• Storm rolling in this morning http://fb.me/FMEJkwps
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 30, 2010 - 1:41 PM)
• Attended the Safeguard Iowa Partnership strategic planning session today. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 29, 2010 - 6:11 PM)
• Polk County, Quad Cities, Omaha-Council Bluffs have all changed their outdoor warning siren policy to include... http://fb.me/BBHA8m6j
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 28, 2010 - 11:39 AM)
• Attended the Central Iowa EMS Directors meeting last night. Excellent discussion on a wide range of topics... http://fb.me/EqxZkZlK
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 27, 2010 - 10:41 AM)
• Participated in an emergency perparedness walk-thru with the principal and maintenance staff at Jensen Elementary... http://fb.me/zVCx8J5P
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 26, 2010 - 4:07 PM)
• Guard Seeks Retirees, 07/16/10, filed by Jeneane Beck, The Iowa National Guard this week announced more than... http://fb.me/Dmbkl32m
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 22, 2010 - 7:50 PM)
• The City of Des Moines will be testing the tornado siren at 50th/Madison this Friday July 23rd between 1000 and... http://fb.me/DV4LgeM5
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 22, 2010 - 12:19 PM)
• A Flood Watch until noon 7/22. Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are expected to impact the area overnight. The... http://fb.me/EXpBh2Nl
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 21, 2010 - 5:04 PM)
• Washington Univ. in St. Louis for River Forecast Users Group meeting today. http://fb.me/FfQ4zjSy
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 21, 2010 - 1:45 PM)
• Polk County outdoor warning siren information... http://fb.me/C7iA3ST1
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 19, 2010 - 3:28 PM)
• The left lane of I-35 southbound is closed due to a crash near Ankeny (Polk County). Traffic should merge right,... http://fb.me/D91g83Kw
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 19, 2010 - 12:51 PM)
• Polk County EOC receives federal funding assistance http://fb.me/DMCPNiYZ
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 19, 2010 - 12:07 PM)
• The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Polk County through Tuesday morning. Periods of... http://fb.me/CHqqhUbY
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 19, 2010 - 12:03 PM)
• Storm Debris Removal Announcement from the City of Des Moines http://fb.me/vEYoh86f
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 19, 2010 - 11:30 AM)
• George Flagg Parkway from 30th to Park Avenue in Des Moines is closed due to water over the road. -JD
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 19, 2010 - 11:27 AM)
• Damaging winds and dangerous lightning overnight causing power outages, residential and commercial fires, flash... http://fb.me/DyiRkAqP
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 18, 2010 - 1:15 PM)
• Another heat advisory today until 7pm. Take care of yourself by staying hydrated, finding shade if outdoors or... http://fb.me/Dqp2JsXn
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 17, 2010 - 3:24 PM)
• I posted a new photo to Facebook http://fb.me/F6DF16i7
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 16, 2010 - 2:01 PM)
• I posted a new photo to Facebook http://fb.me/Cv7RjPmd
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 16, 2010 - 1:48 PM)
• An accident has closed the right lane of US 65 northbound in Pleasant Hill at mile marker 76.7. Motorists should... http://fb.me/D955FEMG
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 16, 2010 - 11:58 AM)
• A fire in an underground electrical vault in downtown Des Moines has knocked out power around 11th/Mulberry.... http://fb.me/CfFHiSk2
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 15, 2010 - 1:56 PM)
• A fire in an underground electrical vault in downtown Des Moines has knocked out power. Exercise caution in the... http://fb.me/EFSCag3V
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 15, 2010 - 1:23 PM)
• Responded to assist Saylor Fire Department last night at the scene of a 3 car accident on I80. Excellent work by... http://fb.me/DQBQ91ck
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 15, 2010 - 10:20 AM)
• A heat advisory continues for Polk County until 8pm this evening. Index readings will continue to range from 105... http://fb.me/D4JTHogf
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 14, 2010 - 4:54 PM)
• It Is Not Just Hot, It Is Dangerous. A message from the Polk County Health Department http://fb.me/EsEHhJNk
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 14, 2010 - 10:39 AM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Heat Advisory which is in effect from noon to 8pm... http://fb.me/vXyaQpaN
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 13, 2010 - 4:30 PM)
• Mass Care and Sheltering Trailer was taken out of staging status today and is back in service at headquarters. - ajm
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 12, 2010 - 3:18 PM)
• Be sure to take a look at the new emergency preparedness portion of our website to help you Get a Kit, Make a... http://fb.me/EEjslnJn
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 12, 2010 - 12:00 PM)
• Talked to the Corps of Engineers a bit ago and they tell me that water should stop going over the emergency... http://fb.me/xoFIPQ5x
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 07, 2010 - 4:55 PM)
• Rain remains in the forecast. Find out more detail here... http://fb.me/DdRHEVgn
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 05, 2010 - 11:03 AM)
• Decreased flow over emergency spillway http://fb.me/CLkqsmPT
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 04, 2010 - 8:43 PM)
• Debris on Grand Ave. Bridge http://fb.me/yugPQsyv
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 04, 2010 - 4:41 PM)
• I posted a new photo to Facebook http://fb.me/z7eKCLzj
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 04, 2010 - 4:10 PM)
• I posted a new photo to Facebook http://fb.me/AMTyt16S
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 03, 2010 - 4:25 PM)
• Congress re-authorized the National Flood Insurance Program. -JD http://fb.me/uuKiR2oR
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 03, 2010 - 2:23 PM)
• The Air Quality Index for today is 54. Quality: Moderate. Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutatns,... http://fb.me/CIy6tXKu
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 03, 2010 - 2:17 PM)
• Saylorville Conduit http://fb.me/CUFyXNGo
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 02, 2010 - 4:45 PM)
• Cherry Glen Boat Ramp, Saylorville Reservoir http://fb.me/uo0ovEV1
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 02, 2010 - 12:26 PM)
• Crest moving past Euclid Ave. http://fb.me/Cw34SJgm
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 02, 2010 - 9:25 AM)
• Birdland seepage location http://fb.me/CTJvJYwL
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 02, 2010 - 7:39 AM)
• Grand Ave. Bridge http://fb.me/vcmzLCeF
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 01, 2010 - 10:11 PM)
• Latest profile at Saylorville Reservoir (Thursday at 7 pm)...Saylorville has risen 1.56 feet in last 24 hours and... http://fb.me/DVgfF2oH
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 01, 2010 - 7:56 PM)
• Sheltering assets pre-positioned. http://fb.me/zMNWWVlq
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 01, 2010 - 7:07 PM)
• Water flowing downstream in the emergency spillway channel http://fb.me/DMlPRagc
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 01, 2010 - 9:37 AM)
• Crest gates begin to be lowered. http://fb.me/BTb5A9ID
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 01, 2010 - 7:31 AM)
• The latest plan is for the Corps of Engineers to begin lowering the crest gates on Thursday morning around 0600... http://fb.me/BUmMPayp
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 30, 2010 - 5:11 PM)
• Have you signed up for CodeRED the mass notification system used in Polk County? We will be using this system... http://fb.me/zFdQzHJw
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 29, 2010 - 5:50 PM)
• http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4258039&l=3e2fdca355&id=194139479525
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 29, 2010 - 5:47 PM)
• The Governor's Disaster Proclamation authorizes the implementation of the State Individual Assistance Grant... http://fb.me/DAbZalLx
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 29, 2010 - 5:45 PM)
• The Governor's Disaster Proclamation authorizes the implementation of the State Individual Assistance Grant... http://fb.me/BUqr5spC
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 29, 2010 - 5:04 PM)
• You can view the flooding Situation Reports created by Polk County Emergency Managment by going to our website and... http://fb.me/DL9xCnlo
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 29, 2010 - 1:55 PM)
• You can view the Situation Reports being published by Polk County Emergency Management on our website under... http://fb.me/C5qy7UF1
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 29, 2010 - 1:46 PM)
• http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4250686&l=b0c76feda7&id=194139479525
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 29, 2010 - 12:28 AM)
• Due to the potential flooding of River Place (2309 Euclid), all offices located there will be evacuating today.... http://fb.me/BfbHsqjD
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 28, 2010 - 2:29 PM)
• Very heavy rainfall over the past few days will help push water over the emergency spillway at Saylorville... http://fb.me/As08rzw5
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 27, 2010 - 8:23 PM)
• Will be conducting a conference call with the Emergency Management Commission and jurisdictions in the county to... http://fb.me/BWFz2BK8
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 27, 2010 - 3:10 PM)
• Responded to 900 block of NE Chambers Pkwy in Ankeny today on a trench rescue. Great work by the Ankeny and Des... http://fb.me/BQRFdd0j
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 24, 2010 - 5:03 PM)
• National Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Conference in New Orleans, LA coming to a close today. Over 1,300... http://fb.me/Bp9c5Fya
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 24, 2010 - 4:27 PM)
• When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! Lightning Safety Week: June 20-26, 2010. http://fb.me/AFtlsB6L
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 21, 2010 - 2:32 PM)
• Before opening session http://fb.me/BApPXZUJ
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 21, 2010 - 9:07 AM)
• Urban Areas Security Initiatives (UASI) national conference, New Orleans, LA http://fb.me/BraJVRnv
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 20, 2010 - 6:21 PM)
• I am interested to know what others think about outdoor warning sirens and the new policy, so come on Facebook... http://fb.me/thwTrrh6
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 20, 2010 - 12:21 AM)
• From April 12th, 2010 http://fb.me/ADzvbu7e
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 19, 2010 - 1:21 PM)
• http://fb.me/zW3H8Cot
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 19, 2010 - 10:55 AM)
• Enhanced Fujita Scale with associated wind speeds and potential damage http://fb.me/CQoVclyL
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 18, 2010 - 12:58 PM)
• I posted 3 photos on Facebook in the album "20100618 Severe Weather" http://fb.me/CSdwR8km
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 18, 2010 - 11:15 AM)
• All of Polk County is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 1030am. Winds are projected to be 70mph or... http://fb.me/xY8WQwbT
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 18, 2010 - 10:47 AM)
• The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Polk County until 1015am.... http://fb.me/B8EGOwrQ
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 18, 2010 - 10:36 AM)
• Just completed a confernce call with the National Weather Service. Widespread severe weather is possible this... http://fb.me/zH6YRsZg
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 17, 2010 - 2:38 PM)
• We have a conference call with the National Weather Service at 1 pm to discuss the following...Gusty south winds... http://fb.me/zPTpXkwY
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 17, 2010 - 11:06 AM)
• Wednesday afternoon I presented on the topic of Integration of the Public Health and Medical Services Emergency... http://fb.me/uZBV37tw
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 17, 2010 - 2:57 AM)
• Wednesday morning was spent at the quarterly meeting and training of the Iowa Type III Incident Management Team... http://fb.me/CCdVHQoP
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 17, 2010 - 2:55 AM)
• Tuesday was Day 1 of 2 at the Region 1 Public Health and Emergency Management Preparedness Retreat in Ames. Lots... http://fb.me/AVN7VZ0e
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 17, 2010 - 2:54 AM)
• Attended the Polk County Fire Chiefs Association in West Des Moines on Monday night. - ajm http://fb.me/Bf5FT2oC
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 17, 2010 - 2:53 AM)
• Provided ICS training to the Conley Group today -JD http://bit.ly/dwIgU3
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 15, 2010 - 2:45 PM)
• Flash Flood Warning - Polk County http://bit.ly/9d9JtU
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 12, 2010 - 11:20 AM)
• Lunch with the Polk County Law Enforcement Executives Association today in Johnston. Great information sharing and... http://bit.ly/9Anz6c
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 10, 2010 - 5:18 PM)
• Thunderstorms will be moving into the Metro Area between 1130 and 1200 today. Wind gusts of 50-55 mph are possible... http://bit.ly/b0eQcm
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 10, 2010 - 12:16 PM)
• Heat Health Warning System Project to Begin and Heat Awareness Day in Iowa http://bit.ly/cWhMux
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2010 - 3:43 PM)
• Meeting with the Executive Committee of the Polk County Emergency Management Commission later this morning. Monthly... http://bit.ly/b9GH6T
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 09, 2010 - 10:35 AM)
• Employment Opportunity - Grants Program Manager - District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management... http://bit.ly/dkZgZC
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 08, 2010 - 10:07 AM)
• Job Announcement - Regional Disaster Preparedness Sr. Program Manager - City of Portland, OR. http://bit.ly/cDZTza
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 07, 2010 - 5:31 PM)
• Isolated non severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon before more widespread activity moves into the area... http://bit.ly/bCTmTR
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 07, 2010 - 2:32 PM)
• The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flash Flood Watch from 9pm tonight through 1pm Saturday.... http://bit.ly/clXKTE
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 04, 2010 - 4:42 PM)
• http://bit.ly/cLsI5u
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 04, 2010 - 1:37 PM)
• June is the month with the highest number of tornadoes and thunderstorms in Iowa. Preparedness is the key to... http://bit.ly/c40F9i
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 04, 2010 - 12:07 PM)
• On Wednesday of this week we made a presentation to the Polk County Board of Supervisors on a technology that our... http://bit.ly/9ro86V
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 03, 2010 - 12:21 PM)
• Basic Disaster Life Support Course http://bit.ly/b0giLc
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 02, 2010 - 10:06 AM)
• Department of Homeland Security asks retailers to step up vigilance. -JD http://bit.ly/9uadAC
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 02, 2010 - 9:48 AM)
• ISP GEARS UP FOR 2ND YEAR OF SAFE SATURDAYS http://bit.ly/a8Y8TM
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 01, 2010 - 4:09 PM)
• At 1400 hrs today the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for Polk County until 2200 hrs. Scattered... http://bit.ly/8X6dDN
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 01, 2010 - 3:10 PM)
• Responded to Pleasant Hill tonight for a fire at Hawkeye Wood Shaving. Multiple departments from across the county... http://bit.ly/djynL3
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 28, 2010 - 1:08 AM)
• Hawk eye Wood Shavings fire http://bit.ly/9n4fAL
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 27, 2010 - 11:27 PM)
• Employement Opportunity - Executive Director, City of San Francisco, Department of Emergency Management. http://bit.ly/cwxMdg
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 27, 2010 - 3:45 PM)
• I posted 11 photos on Facebook in the album "EOC Construction" http://bit.ly/5Re0NI
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 27, 2010 - 3:23 PM)
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects busy Atlantic hurricane season. FEMA Administrator... http://bit.ly/aKHvby
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 27, 2010 - 3:13 PM)
• EMA Staff & Supervisor Angela Connolly had the opportunity to help serve snacks and share our appreciation to the... http://bit.ly/9K4ua2
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 27, 2010 - 2:25 PM)
• For the latest information regarding the Gulf Coast Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, check out the Official Facebook... http://bit.ly/boagOG
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 26, 2010 - 12:23 PM)
• Central Iowa Emergency Medical Service Directors (CIEMSD) meeting last night at Mercy West Lakes Hospital. A very... http://bit.ly/9NMZHT
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 25, 2010 - 11:11 AM)
• *AMBER ALERT* http://bit.ly/cVG3Wd
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 25, 2010 - 11:11 AM)
• Employment Opportunity - Deputy EM Director - Rochester, MN http://bit.ly/d7z3qY
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 24, 2010 - 1:37 PM)
• We welcome back Olivia Sommerlot to her seasonal position with our agency! This is Olivia's 5th summer with us.... http://bit.ly/9UZ6gU
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 24, 2010 - 12:48 PM)
• Attended the Metro Media Council and Multidisciplinary Group meetings yesterday. Met with the folks at the State of... http://bit.ly/9DGslW
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 21, 2010 - 12:44 PM)
• Polk County Emergency Management Commission met this afternoon. Budget amendment and Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan... http://bit.ly/94mBZb
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 19, 2010 - 6:15 PM)
• CodeRED activated to advise the citizens of Elkhart that there has been a water main break and most, if not all of... http://bit.ly/csDgp9
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 18, 2010 - 3:35 PM)
• EMS Week 2010...a letter from the IEMSA Board of Directors http://bit.ly/d0fQsw
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 17, 2010 - 9:50 AM)
• George Flagg Parkway in Des Moines is expected to close at 5 PM this evening due to high water levels on the... http://bit.ly/b4BNPp
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 13, 2010 - 5:22 PM)
• Our thoughts and prayers are with Carroll County EMS after the Line of Duty Death of one of their crew members in a... http://bit.ly/ba1XZn
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 13, 2010 - 5:14 PM)
• Met with Polk County Health Department today regarding CodeRED mass notification system. Have you signed up for it... http://bit.ly/d6pLZ3
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 12, 2010 - 4:17 PM)
• Met with Polk County Health Department today regarding CodeRED mass notification system. Have you signed up for it... http://bit.ly/cmGDlb
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 12, 2010 - 4:16 PM)
• University of Okoboji Emergency Management Conference today thru Friday http://bit.ly/9D4HAo
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 12, 2010 - 3:40 PM)
• Police Week Activities http://bit.ly/aRx8lm
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 12, 2010 - 12:42 PM)
• I posted 5 photos on Facebook in the album "EOC Construction" http://bit.ly/5Re0NI
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 12, 2010 - 12:24 PM)
• This afternoon we met with the planning committee for the Gold Wing Road Rider's of America regarding the crisis... http://bit.ly/9O1VDM
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 11, 2010 - 10:29 PM)
• Attended the Polk County Fire Chiefs meeting in Ankeny this past Monday night. - ajm http://bit.ly/aFR4X6
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 11, 2010 - 10:24 PM)
• Executive Committee of the Polk County Emergency Management Commission met this morning to establish the agenda for... http://bit.ly/c2BRPf
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 10, 2010 - 3:42 PM)
• Frost Advisory for Early Sunday Morning in Polk County http://bit.ly/dbCOFU
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 08, 2010 - 2:26 PM)
• Wind Advisory Tonight http://bit.ly/a78pur
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 07, 2010 - 9:28 PM)
• Provided Incident Command training to 18 9-1-1 dispatchers at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy yesterday. -JD http://bit.ly/9qF0Pm
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 07, 2010 - 1:31 PM)
• Mark your calendars! 2010 Iowa Hazmat Symposium October 21-22 at the Quality Inn in Ames. The agenda is taking... http://bit.ly/9Z6pOl
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 07, 2010 - 12:27 PM)
• attended the Iowa Homeland Security Region 1 meeting Thursday afternoon in Tama. The agenda included a briefing on... http://bit.ly/bw1UcH
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 07, 2010 - 12:20 PM)
• District 1 of the Iowa Emergency Management Association met yesterday morning in Tama to talk about the statewide... http://bit.ly/bV4vzA
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 07, 2010 - 12:16 PM)
• attended hazmat refresher course in Johnston on Wednesday evening. Great class, well organized by the training... http://bit.ly/an880M
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 07, 2010 - 12:12 PM)
• Outbreak of Mumps in Northwest Iowa 05/05/10 http://bit.ly/bAIfKz
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 05, 2010 - 3:22 PM)
• This is Public Service Recognition Week. http://bit.ly/al8wm4
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 05, 2010 - 1:28 PM)
• reminds everyone to "Be Air Aware" during Air Quality Awareness Week May 3-7. http://bit.ly/aJw44L
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 05, 2010 - 8:33 AM)
• Provided Incident Command training to the Iowa National Guard Joint Staff today. Excellent discussion from a great... http://bit.ly/agM284
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 03, 2010 - 5:18 PM)
• Recall of certain over the counter infant and children's Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl. Check the website... http://bit.ly/bxODYY
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 03, 2010 - 3:36 PM)
• A multi-vehicle crash has closed the three left lanes of Interstate 235 eastbound near 2nd Avenue in Des Moines. A... http://bit.ly/cB1zmp
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 03, 2010 - 3:19 PM)
• SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR POLK COUNTY. - ajm http://bit.ly/b1FqFW
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 30, 2010 - 12:17 PM)
• ICS 400 training started today at the airport with about 12 attendees. Some excellent discussion occuring. Thanks... http://bit.ly/aNKQOE
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 29, 2010 - 6:34 PM)
• A strong spring storm will affect central Iowa today through Friday evening. Damaging thunderstorm winds, large... http://bit.ly/cFKmap
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 29, 2010 - 2:22 PM)
• Attended a planning meeting for the National Disaster Medical Service (NDMS) yesterday afternoon and web training... http://bit.ly/bfTfZg
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 28, 2010 - 12:57 PM)
• ICS 300 training held at the airport yesterday and today. An excellent turn out with 19 attendees. Thanks to Steve... http://bit.ly/cqSjLi
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 27, 2010 - 5:33 PM)
• Drake Relays has a plan, made a kit, and stays informed. The university has set the standard as a Stormready Campus... http://bit.ly/9ZpNhq
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 24, 2010 - 1:46 PM)
• made presentation at the Iowa League of Cities' Municipal Leadership Academy this morning in Johnston. Talked about... http://bit.ly/bpuTcS
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 24, 2010 - 1:33 PM)
• Every home should have a NOAA weather alert radio. Get yours this weekend and have it programed for free! - ajm http://bit.ly/aavkEn
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 23, 2010 - 9:44 PM)
• hosted the bi-annual meeting of the Metropolitan Incident Command Radio Network (MICRN) this morning. Polk County... http://bit.ly/ae12ZA
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 21, 2010 - 6:44 PM)
• Today we attended the Polk County Health Department's H1N1 After-Action-Review (AAR)at the Varied Industries Bldg.... http://bit.ly/ckkr61
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 21, 2010 - 6:38 PM)
• Attended "Emergency Responder and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community: Taking the First Steps to Disaster... http://bit.ly/9arQ5U
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 17, 2010 - 12:18 AM)
• Just returned from Polk Countywide Multidisciplinary Group meeting. Good discussion on pandemic emergency... http://bit.ly/b96NXp
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 15, 2010 - 4:02 PM)
• This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Take time to thank all of the professionals on the... http://bit.ly/bQXwpZ
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 13, 2010 - 1:22 PM)
• In the news...siren activation policy now includes Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with winds in excess of 70 mph.... http://bit.ly/cqKyBZ
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 12, 2010 - 4:26 PM)
• Friday's focus for Severe Weather Week is Family Preparedness http://bit.ly/946mQt
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 09, 2010 - 9:42 AM)
• Video of news coverage...new outdoor warning siren activation policy in place across Polk County... http://bit.ly/dbrOJk
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 08, 2010 - 5:03 PM)
• Thursday's focus for Severe Weather Week is Thunderstorms http://bit.ly/ch36oj
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 08, 2010 - 5:01 PM)
• New siren activation policy in placeacross Polk County. http://bit.ly/bJsVGS
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 08, 2010 - 5:01 PM)
• In the news...hail safety. http://bit.ly/9nizq9
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 08, 2010 - 4:55 PM)
• Outdoor warning sirens in Polk County have been activated for a statewide drill as part of Weather Awareness Week.... http://bit.ly/dCriml
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 07, 2010 - 11:19 AM)
• Wednesday's focus for Severe Weather Awareness Week is Tornadoes http://bit.ly/a2H7Im
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 07, 2010 - 10:45 AM)
• Storm Spotter Training at Saylor FD http://bit.ly/dr9hxV
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 06, 2010 - 9:22 PM)
• Wednesday, April 7th is the statewide tornado drill as part of severe weather awareness week in Iowa. As part of... http://bit.ly/aYLodx
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 06, 2010 - 8:44 PM)
• Reminder of storm spotting class tonight at the Saylor Twp Fire Station. Begins at 7 pm, free of cost and open to... http://bit.ly/bj8BUM
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 06, 2010 - 5:51 PM)
• Tuesday's focus is warning reception for Severe Weather Awareness Week http://bit.ly/9D61yE
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 06, 2010 - 9:42 AM)
• Severe T-Storm Watch until 5 AM Tuesday and Flash Flood Watch until Tuesday afternoon for Polk County. - ajm http://bit.ly/9Qu1Ge
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 06, 2010 - 12:44 AM)
• The Severe Thunderstorm WATCH for Polk County has been extended until 9pm. Hail up to 1 1/2 inch is possible along... http://bit.ly/cSAHQK
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2010 - 2:34 PM)
• A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Polk County until 2pm. Doppler radar indicated a Severe... http://bit.ly/cQC5wn
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2010 - 2:27 PM)
• Volatile Supercell Thunderstorms are a certainty during the next 24-30 hours. Golf ball sized hail is likely. A... http://bit.ly/cSUeIA
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2010 - 12:34 PM)
• Monday's focus for Severe Weather Awareness Week is flash flooding http://bit.ly/aON9f9
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2010 - 10:00 AM)
• The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service have declared the... http://bit.ly/cYrrz0
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 05, 2010 - 9:56 AM)
• LODD: Homewood Illinois Firefighter Brian Carey from the extra alarm fire on March 30, 2010. The wake will be held... http://bit.ly/dbsnps
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 02, 2010 - 12:08 PM)
• Listening to multiple grass fires being dispatched. The National Weather Service is including fire danger in its... http://bit.ly/9ByzNM
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 01, 2010 - 4:52 PM)
• ICS 300 training in Altoona http://bit.ly/cHjiNO
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 01, 2010 - 1:11 PM)
• ICS 300 & ICS 400 training in Des Moines http://bit.ly/crKZdM
  Polk County, Iowa  (April 01, 2010 - 1:08 PM)
• Responded to 5550 SE 64th in Carlisle for a fire at the Heartland COOP. A quick knockdown by Carlisle and Pleasant... http://bit.ly/bns734
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 30, 2010 - 2:42 PM)
• Come to "Polk County Storm Spotter Presentation/Training" Tuesday, April 6 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Each year, NWS... http://bit.ly/aJy7K6
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 30, 2010 - 11:22 AM)
• Reminder of storm spotter training presentation by the National Weather Service next Tuesday, April 6th at 7 pm at... http://bit.ly/9Y8dKn
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 30, 2010 - 11:14 AM)
• http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3592249&l=f4318c3cf6&id=194139479525
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 29, 2010 - 5:23 PM)
• Packed up the temporary EOC this morning and back to normal operations. This afternoon we picked up what will... http://bit.ly/cwt3UB
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 29, 2010 - 3:29 PM)
• Temporary EOC standing down http://bit.ly/9dQhj2
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 29, 2010 - 10:07 AM)
• Check out this exciting training opportunity hosted by the Johnston Fire Department. -ajm http://bit.ly/9ERY35
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 25, 2010 - 8:07 PM)
• Metro Emergency Department meeting this morning and providing Incident Command Training for the Iowa Disaster... http://bit.ly/c1nTCa
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 25, 2010 - 11:14 AM)
• Provided Incident Command training last night to Polk County Mental Health Response Team and this morning attended... http://bit.ly/a92pE1
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 24, 2010 - 1:42 PM)
• Started the day with a Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) Grant meeting, then to the Central Iowa Chapter... http://bit.ly/9yOdzY
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 23, 2010 - 11:57 PM)
• A great resource for following the stages of Saylorville Lake Reservoir -JD http://bit.ly/9mvMbC
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 23, 2010 - 11:01 AM)
• Modeling on 3/22 indicates that Saylorville Reservoir will reach 881.48 feet on 1000 am on 3/26. This will allow... http://bit.ly/bsLtyp
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 22, 2010 - 3:37 PM)
• Latest projections from USACE indicate that Saylorville Reservoir will continue to rise to a crest of 882.6'. This... http://bit.ly/avBB4A
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 21, 2010 - 9:47 PM)
• I posted 3 photos on Facebook in the album "Saylorville Reservoir March 2010" http://bit.ly/9JfbuW
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 21, 2010 - 8:17 PM)
• Temporary Emergency Operations Center (EOC) standing ready. http://bit.ly/beyGWB
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 20, 2010 - 1:23 AM)
• Temporary Emergency Operations Center (EOC) media briefing area. http://bit.ly/cIf8Tu
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 20, 2010 - 1:20 AM)
• Governor Culver requests assistance from Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Polk County Emergency Management... http://bit.ly/9ZSLsv
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 20, 2010 - 12:00 AM)
• Raw feed of today's flood briefing from WHO-TV... http://bit.ly/9tv6Rl
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 19, 2010 - 8:21 PM)
• Flooding update 03/18 http://bit.ly/bPI3UX
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 18, 2010 - 10:51 PM)
• We will begin a phased-in activation of the Countywide EOC beginning Wednesday. This will be considered a Level 3 -... http://bit.ly/daJpMu
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 16, 2010 - 8:53 PM)
• Polk County Public Works is beginning their annual outdoor warning siren maintenance program this week. This is a... http://bit.ly/cScN1p
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 15, 2010 - 9:05 PM)
• In cooperation with the National Weather Service, we will again be hosting a countywide storm spotter class on... http://bit.ly/bYfyHW
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 15, 2010 - 8:21 PM)
• FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK http://bit.ly/doQdHS
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 15, 2010 - 7:19 PM)
• Visitation and memorial services for our friend and colleague Steve Noland.... http://bit.ly/cPDjsV
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 14, 2010 - 3:16 PM)
• Tonight is the night to change your clocks forward an hour. Also time to check those batteries in your smoke... http://bit.ly/akZfSC
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 13, 2010 - 11:21 PM)
• It is with great sadness that I must let you know that Steve Noland, our dear friend and colleague, passed away... http://bit.ly/9F1pax
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 12, 2010 - 10:06 AM)
• In the news...Des Moines Register. http://bit.ly/bSlTla
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 11, 2010 - 3:05 PM)
• In the news WHO-TV13 http://bit.ly/amOhLm
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 11, 2010 - 2:57 PM)
• In the news - ABC Ch. 5 http://bit.ly/9rp3pu
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 11, 2010 - 2:40 PM)
• CODE RED Notification System...http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergencymanagement/ http://bit.ly/bvGur7
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 10, 2010 - 6:31 PM)
• What should I put in my Emergency Kit? http://bit.ly/bZHGw9
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 10, 2010 - 5:40 PM)
• Polk County Emergency Management uses the CodeRED Emergency Notification System for significant incidents where... http://bit.ly/bE099W
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 10, 2010 - 5:37 PM)
• Polk County Emergency Management uses the CodeRED Emergency Notification System for significant incidents where... http://bit.ly/dx3aT2
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 10, 2010 - 5:36 PM)
• Polk County Emergency Management uses the CodeRED Emergency Notification System for significant incidents where... http://bit.ly/9VY48A
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 10, 2010 - 5:35 PM)
• *Flood Warning* now in effect until further notice for the Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Drive, or from Walnut... http://bit.ly/deNAmx
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 10, 2010 - 4:06 PM)
• *Flood Warning* now in effect until further ntice for the Raccoon RIver at Des Moines Highway 28, or from below Van... http://bit.ly/9umboz
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 10, 2010 - 3:54 PM)
• *Flood Warning* now in effect until further notice for Beaver Creek near Grimes, or from Slough Creek near Bouton... http://bit.ly/9wIKW6
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 10, 2010 - 3:50 PM)
• *Flood Warning* now in effect for the Des Moines River at SE 6th Street until further notice. This warning is from... http://bit.ly/97i2ZJ
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 10, 2010 - 3:46 PM)
• Flash Report 20100310 0900 http://bit.ly/a7hpLb
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 10, 2010 - 10:39 AM)
• Conducting pre-incident action planning meetings with our emergency support function partners today. Two meetings... http://bit.ly/a85mPG
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 09, 2010 - 5:47 PM)
• Excellent article on the problems of misguided donations and the additional workload it can create for trained... http://bit.ly/boz7rU
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 08, 2010 - 7:00 PM)
• Hydrologic Outlook for Raccoon River http://bit.ly/cOCLks
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 08, 2010 - 10:49 AM)
• (from NWS) Widespread fog will persist through tonight and into Mon., with widespread dense fog developing later... http://bit.ly/c6DKuR
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 07, 2010 - 5:33 PM)
• spent the day in Marshalltown for the Iowa Emergency Management Association (IEMA) District 1 meeting this morning... http://bit.ly/cxVswb
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 05, 2010 - 9:37 PM)
• Saylorville Lake to release extra water http://bit.ly/bCTUt0
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 05, 2010 - 3:54 PM)
• Spring Flood Outlook #3-- March 5, 2010 http://bit.ly/cPDNC4
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 05, 2010 - 3:40 PM)
• FLOODING DUE TO SNOW MELT AND ICE JAMS POSSIBLE BY EARLY NEXT WEEK WITH CHANCES INCREASING THEREAFTER http://bit.ly/chXzva
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 05, 2010 - 10:43 AM)
• March is Flood Awareness Month. We are facing a high risk of significant flooding over the next several weeks. We... http://bit.ly/aSaLvE
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 04, 2010 - 7:05 PM)
• FLOODING DUE TO SNOW MELT AND ICE JAMS MAY OCCUR THIS WEEKEND http://bit.ly/bIEbyy
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 04, 2010 - 11:14 AM)
• will be visiting with our State Legislators tomorrow at the Iowa State Association of Counties Day (ISAC) at the... http://bit.ly/cOs68l
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 04, 2010 - 12:51 AM)
• attended the First Responder Advisory Committee (FRAC) meeting today in West Des Moines. FRAC was asked to consider... http://bit.ly/ctqNvK
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 03, 2010 - 11:09 PM)
• Speaking about Emergency Management at the inservice training for Iowa Home Care today. -JD http://bit.ly/90MFOr
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 03, 2010 - 11:48 AM)
• was invited to speak to about 80 members of the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Wednesday morning at their... http://bit.ly/bxmYic
  Polk County, Iowa  (March 02, 2010 - 10:21 PM)
• reports of 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chili. Pacific Rim coastal areas on alert for tsunami. All national news... http://bit.ly/a3atQs
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 27, 2010 - 2:16 PM)
• I posted 5 photos on Facebook in the album "EOC Construction" http://bit.ly/5Re0NI
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 27, 2010 - 10:06 AM)
• Emergency Operations Center (EOC) progress...drywall going up. http://bit.ly/dw2bU2
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 27, 2010 - 9:45 AM)
• Attended a fantastic seminar in Ottumwa today put on by Region 5 Homeland Security. Speaker was Lt. Col. Dave... http://bit.ly/9cJ7Rd
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 26, 2010 - 12:54 AM)
• The 2nd annual Aaron Eilerts Day of Service will take place on Feb 24 in honor of a talented and compassionate... http://bit.ly/d7knS7
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 23, 2010 - 9:50 PM)
• Storm Spotter Class Offered Tonight http://bit.ly/bWoBh2
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 23, 2010 - 11:35 AM)
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  Polk County, Iowa  (February 22, 2010 - 8:40 PM)
• Photo of Janakaye Marie Lee, who the Amber Alert was issued for http://bit.ly/8YmlfA
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 22, 2010 - 4:56 PM)
• Additional information about the Amber Alert can be found here -JD http://bit.ly/crYsuu
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 22, 2010 - 3:11 PM)
• AMBER ALERT: Black 1998 Mitsubishi Ecslipse bearing Iowa license plate 532TLT. (similar to photo). Alert is for a... http://bit.ly/b5P8iC
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 22, 2010 - 2:58 PM)
• Second Flood Outlook issued by the National Weather Service. The high risk of significant flooding continues. Polk... http://bit.ly/cnfBZ1
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 19, 2010 - 2:08 PM)
• National Weather Service briefing from a few moments ago: Light snow expected later this morning, increasing in... http://bit.ly/dyvnzv
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 19, 2010 - 10:05 AM)
• Interstate 35 southbound is closed at mile marker 69 in West Des Moines after a grain truck rollover at that... http://bit.ly/b1VNtn
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 19, 2010 - 10:00 AM)
• http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3344159&l=47a7403555&id=194139479525
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 19, 2010 - 9:29 AM)
• A great job by the Des Moines Fire Department! -JD http://bit.ly/cDWGDi
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 19, 2010 - 9:24 AM)
• Citizen Storm Spotting Class to be held 02/23 http://bit.ly/9ZTsJ4
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 18, 2010 - 9:50 AM)
• A traffic safety task force will be focusing on alcohol, traffic and criminal violations on the west side of Polk... http://bit.ly/aEgGkr
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 17, 2010 - 11:31 AM)
• EOC construction walk-thru Wednesday morning and a meeting to discuss basement storage space at 1907 Carpenter with... http://bit.ly/boxWyD
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 16, 2010 - 10:08 PM)
• Attending training today on the Automated Critical Asset Management System (ACAMS), a Web-enabled information... http://bit.ly/cb5DUw
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 15, 2010 - 7:56 AM)
• I posted 4 photos on Facebook in the album "EOC Construction" http://bit.ly/5Re0NI
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 12, 2010 - 11:11 PM)
• Here are some preparedness activities to do with your kids. Take a break from the snow sledding, grab a cup of hot... http://bit.ly/cN55kP
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 12, 2010 - 11:57 AM)
• just returned from a series of interviews with potential contractors for the countywide geographic information... http://bit.ly/awfgod
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 11, 2010 - 7:18 PM)
• attended the Police and Law Enforcement Executives Association (PLEXA) lunch meeting in Johnston today. -ajm http://bit.ly/cQMKRC
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 11, 2010 - 7:10 PM)
• presented 16 AED units and cabinets to the Polk County Board of Supervisors this morning to be placed in county... http://bit.ly/cb4kOB
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 10, 2010 - 9:33 PM)
• on my way to the Iowa Contingency Planners quarterly meeting at EFCO here in Des Moines. Looks like a good line up... http://bit.ly/9nXp7t
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 10, 2010 - 2:04 PM)
• finished the February meeting with the Executive Committee of the Polk County Emergency Management Commission.... http://bit.ly/cr2lgt
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 10, 2010 - 2:03 PM)
• Ice/Water Rescue Training (6 Feb 2010) in Ankeny. Photos from the Des Moines Register. http://bit.ly/c5x7xs
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 10, 2010 - 1:05 AM)
• attended the Polk County Fire Chiefs Association meeting tonight at Saylor Township Fire Department. Good... http://bit.ly/aNTTnq
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 09, 2010 - 1:58 AM)
• Prolonged period of light to moderate snow are expected today, tonight and into early Tuesday. Snow will intensify... http://bit.ly/dixbkW
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 08, 2010 - 9:58 AM)
• just finished conf. call with the NWS. Here's their forecast...Long duration of light- mod. snowfall intensity;... http://bit.ly/cC37R4
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 07, 2010 - 3:32 PM)
• A WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON. TIMING...LIGHT SNOW IS... http://bit.ly/ceJik0
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 07, 2010 - 8:18 AM)
• Ice rescue training this morning in Ankeny. Ankeny FD and PD as well as Norwalk FD and Polk City FD participated. http://bit.ly/auFUAR
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 06, 2010 - 10:08 PM)
• I posted 11 photos on Facebook in the album "Ice Rescue Training 2010-02-06" http://bit.ly/93pVSG
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 06, 2010 - 10:08 PM)
• A series of winter storms this year has caused many Iowans to become stranded or their vehicles to run off the... http://bit.ly/9ViqtY
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 05, 2010 - 1:37 PM)
• The Iowa State Patrol has sent out a warning that troopers will be out in full force Super Bowl weekend. Also this... http://bit.ly/cKTEeK
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 05, 2010 - 1:24 PM)
• Several departments to conduct ice/cold water rescue skills training on Saturday morning in Ankeny. Members of... http://bit.ly/dwWbkp
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 05, 2010 - 10:55 AM)
• February 5th is National Weatherman's Day http://bit.ly/agPM37
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 05, 2010 - 9:43 AM)
• A storm system will move across the region today and drop 2 to 4 inches over Western portions of the state through... http://bit.ly/cjIZSK
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 05, 2010 - 9:38 AM)
• Just returned from the State Capitol on behalf of the Iowa Emergency Management Association. Talked to three... http://bit.ly/9wijka
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 04, 2010 - 4:40 PM)
• Not the type of records we like to have broken...Record Length of 5" Snow Depth in Des Moines. http://bit.ly/bDPvv8
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2010 - 4:41 PM)
• Gas station mix up in Winterset...potential public safety concerns. http://bit.ly/cRjrzy
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2010 - 3:54 PM)
• MISSING: Jonathan Francis Lacina. White Male, 21 years old. 5'11", 155 lbs. Brown hair and Green Eyes. Last seen... http://bit.ly/bht3uf
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2010 - 1:02 PM)
• MISSING: Jonathan Francis Lacina. White Male, 21 years old. 5'11", 155 lbs. Brown hair and Green eyes. Last seen... http://bit.ly/aHM9St
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2010 - 12:58 PM)
• Sorry folks, that rodent Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning so we get another 6 weeks of winter. http://bit.ly/cDel9m
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2010 - 12:47 PM)
• Sorry folks, Phil saw his shadow so that means 6 more weeks of winter. http://bit.ly/d3wccx
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2010 - 12:39 PM)
• U.S. HHS Activates Additional Elements of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) in response to Haiti http://bit.ly/d39Bfx
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 02, 2010 - 11:11 AM)
• in the news... http://bit.ly/d2COgQ
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 01, 2010 - 4:44 PM)
• ICS 300 and ICS 400 training in Des Moines http://bit.ly/8ZjOpn
  Polk County, Iowa  (February 01, 2010 - 4:08 PM)
• Snow expected Monday... http://bit.ly/bZP1L8
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 31, 2010 - 8:43 AM)
• Des Moines National Weather Service issues first spring flood outlook. Read more here... http://bit.ly/a8MP2q
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 30, 2010 - 7:39 PM)
• BLOWING SNOW WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING. GUSTY NW WINDS OF 15 TO 35 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MID MORNING CAUSING... http://bit.ly/7svOmx
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 26, 2010 - 9:58 AM)
• Jordan Creek Mall and Prairie Meadows parking lots have been opened for overflow parking. Truck stops and rest... http://bit.ly/5JobzH
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 25, 2010 - 9:04 PM)
• I-35 north of Ames listed as "Impassable" by the IDOT and Dallas County Emergency Management Agency reports that... http://bit.ly/6bVcWo
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 25, 2010 - 4:44 PM)
• Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Montevideo Infections. Find out more here:... http://bit.ly/6UN6P3
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 25, 2010 - 4:11 PM)
• On 1/23, American Urban Search and Rescue teams in Haiti assisted Greek and French US&R teams in the rescue of a... http://bit.ly/5AvFgj
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 25, 2010 - 3:16 PM)
• BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT http://bit.ly/5Lz3iS
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 25, 2010 - 11:47 AM)
• Just got off the phone with MidAmerican Energy. They are reporing only 17 people without power in Polk County. They... http://bit.ly/8HIaP9
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 23, 2010 - 12:31 PM)
• Citizens and businesses are asked to help keep their storm drains clear of blockages from snow and ice. Snow and... http://bit.ly/5X6gKE
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 22, 2010 - 2:15 PM)
• Flash Report - Ice, Winds, and Rain Cause Additional Concern for Power Outages and Street Flooding http://bit.ly/7QV2DN
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 22, 2010 - 1:59 PM)
• Hosting the Region 1 Homeland Security Board meeting this morning. Discussion will be focused on potential intra-... http://bit.ly/6eJlor
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 22, 2010 - 9:23 AM)
• will be attending the countywide Multidisciplinary Group meeting this afternoon. As the name would indicate it is a... http://bit.ly/7DLHVk
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 21, 2010 - 1:21 PM)
• Flash Report - Ice Storm 20100121_1030 http://bit.ly/7cSA9U
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 21, 2010 - 11:43 AM)
• As of 1700 hrs on January 20th, American Urban Search and Rescue teams in Haiti have rescued 43 individuals from... http://bit.ly/7HLmXz
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 21, 2010 - 10:19 AM)
• WARMING CENTER AT BONDURANT HS WILL CLOSE AT 1030 PM TONIGHT. POWER RESTORED TO MANY AREAS AND NOBODY WAS... http://bit.ly/5Hn5sz
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 20, 2010 - 10:31 PM)
• Bondurant has opened a Warming Center for residents that do not have power or heat. It is located at the Bondurant... http://bit.ly/8zLbdR
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 20, 2010 - 6:09 PM)
• Runnells has opened a Warming Center for residents that do not have power or heat. It is located at the Runnells... http://bit.ly/8N9xw2
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 20, 2010 - 6:08 PM)
• I posted 9 photos on Facebook in the album "Building Collapse" http://bit.ly/6PHc1k
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 20, 2010 - 3:55 PM)
• Ice Storms: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed http://bit.ly/5XaWX2
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 20, 2010 - 12:22 PM)
• Ice Storm Flash Report 20100120_1030 http://bit.ly/7O59DN
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 20, 2010 - 11:55 AM)
• Reporting that many storm sewer intakes are blocked and water and slush are ponding on area streets and creating... http://bit.ly/5aRNL4
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 20, 2010 - 11:32 AM)
• The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Central Iowa effective through 1230pm today. Ponding... http://bit.ly/7jzAyX
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 20, 2010 - 10:43 AM)
• As of 2000 hrs on January 18th, American Urban Search and Rescue teams in Haiti have rescued 40 individuals from... http://bit.ly/7h95sj
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 20, 2010 - 9:59 AM)
• The Nebraska Urban Search and Rescue team is currently recruiting new members. NE-TF1 is one of 28 FEMA US&R teams.... http://bit.ly/5pmjUc
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 19, 2010 - 5:19 PM)
• Flash Report - Ice Storm Forecast for Wednesday http://bit.ly/66C9fz
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 19, 2010 - 4:43 PM)
• Attended a meeting with the Polk County/Metro Public Works Officials this morning in Urbandale. We discussed the... http://bit.ly/6EziTV
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 19, 2010 - 3:18 PM)
• As of 2300 hrs on January 17th, American Urban Search and Rescue teams in Haiti have rescued 37 individuals from... http://bit.ly/63EQOY
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 19, 2010 - 12:11 PM)
• Drive With Caution...Dense Fog Continues http://bit.ly/7aYdtS
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 18, 2010 - 6:05 PM)
• Dense Fog Advisory Tonight http://bit.ly/6KjaRT
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 16, 2010 - 4:24 PM)
• attending the Iowa Emergency Management Association Executive Committee's meeting in Ames today. You can visit the... http://bit.ly/7yDuBe
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 15, 2010 - 1:42 PM)
• cautions potential donors to guard against Haiti relief scams. - ajm http://bit.ly/8DcXVh
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 14, 2010 - 11:11 PM)
• Haiti earthquake response http://bit.ly/8IRkvP
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 14, 2010 - 12:29 PM)
• Haiti Assistance http://bit.ly/5IWhYU
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 14, 2010 - 11:08 AM)
• U.S. News and World Report lists Emergency Management as one of the 50 best careers of 2010. The Polk County... http://bit.ly/4ooQW3
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 13, 2010 - 6:13 PM)
• meeting with the Polk County Emergency Management Commission's Executive Committee later this morning. 2010/2011... http://bit.ly/8RhaAD
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 13, 2010 - 11:39 AM)
• encourages everyone to check out the training courses available through the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency... http://bit.ly/7Wdzvd
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 12, 2010 - 5:46 PM)
• Homeland Security Grant Rollout http://bit.ly/8syhCg
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 12, 2010 - 11:47 AM)
• will be attending the Polk County Fire Chiefs Association meeting tonight in Altoona. -ajm http://bit.ly/7jYqw6
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 11, 2010 - 5:55 PM)
• wishes Olivia Sommerlot all the best as she leaves the agency to continue her education. Olivia has been a... http://bit.ly/6XpECS
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 11, 2010 - 10:52 AM)
• Get your Amateur Radio General Class License in 2010 and contribute to our Communications Emergency Support... http://bit.ly/84TpqQ
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 09, 2010 - 2:19 PM)
• DSM River Valley with bald eagles http://bit.ly/6KUHhg
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 09, 2010 - 12:30 PM)
• I posted 2 photos on Facebook in the album "EOC Construction" http://bit.ly/5Re0NI
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 08, 2010 - 8:44 PM)
• INFORMATION FOR RETAIL STORES http://bit.ly/6guBxV
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 08, 2010 - 2:04 PM)
• If a fire were to occur in your neighborhood, would the firefighters be able to find the fire hydrant near your... http://bit.ly/7ln4sq
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 08, 2010 - 11:28 AM)
• ICS 300 and 400 training opportunities http://bit.ly/5cofP3
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 07, 2010 - 5:09 PM)
• Flash Report 2010-01-07 Winter Storm http://bit.ly/5CDMz2
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 07, 2010 - 1:01 PM)
• I posted 5 photos on Facebook in the album "EOC Construction" http://bit.ly/5Re0NI
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 06, 2010 - 7:38 PM)
• Flash Report - Winter Storm 2010-01-06 http://bit.ly/7Yefaf
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 06, 2010 - 1:37 PM)
• just got off calls with the National Weather Service and MidAmerican Energy. Windchills the next few days could be... http://bit.ly/5pWNLB
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 06, 2010 - 1:00 PM)
• Snow will begin falling along the I35 corridor around noon today. By the evening rush hour, snowfall amounts could... http://bit.ly/4z0E5f
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 06, 2010 - 10:57 AM)
• January 6-7 Winter Storm http://bit.ly/6BRbcy
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 05, 2010 - 2:19 PM)
• will have a busy day of meetings. Airport training from 0900-0930...then First Responder Advisory Committee (FRAC)... http://bit.ly/82p07x
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 05, 2010 - 8:05 AM)
• HAVE A PLAN, MAKE A KIT, STAY INFORMED...Dangerous temperatures, more snow, followed by windy conditions, blowing... http://bit.ly/7hFbY1
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 04, 2010 - 10:57 PM)
• EXTREME COLD http://bit.ly/7crhPi
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 04, 2010 - 3:00 PM)
• Dangerously Cold Temps Continue...Wind Chill Advisory for Tonight http://bit.ly/6LfPGW
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 03, 2010 - 5:43 PM)
• MidAmerican Energy reported a power disruption in Northwestern Polk County (primarily Johnston and Urbandale areas)... http://bit.ly/8iWeGP
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 02, 2010 - 12:16 PM)
• Wind Chill Advisory for Polk County this Evening through Saturday Morning http://bit.ly/5pSxOv
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 01, 2010 - 3:36 PM)
• very interesting document from the NWS focusing on the December 2009 snow, ice, and blizzards. Nearly a record... http://bit.ly/4Pd44s
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 01, 2010 - 3:05 PM)
• looking back at weather events in 2009. Check out this very interesting document from the National Weather Service... http://bit.ly/6Xupe4
  Polk County, Iowa  (January 01, 2010 - 2:53 PM)
• Incident Command System 400 Training Opportunity http://bit.ly/84rlZD
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 31, 2009 - 3:48 PM)
• would like to wish Polk County Dispatcher Maggie a Happy Birthday! http://bit.ly/87urAK
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 30, 2009 - 11:38 AM)
• Light snow is forecast for Iowa today with light accumulations (1"-2") expected. The snow will end this evening as... http://bit.ly/8BY5qc
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 30, 2009 - 7:26 AM)
• Safety tips for air travelers http://bit.ly/4Z1ZD3
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 29, 2009 - 2:25 PM)
• Responded to provide assistance to Altoona Fire Department this morning as they battled freezing temperatures at a... http://bit.ly/8oymJL
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 28, 2009 - 11:08 AM)
• asks everyone to dig out their fire hydrant. If you have a fire hydrant near your residence or business, please... http://bit.ly/7bdfZv
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 27, 2009 - 1:49 PM)
• Flash Report 2009-12-25 @ 1130 http://bit.ly/8qSzwd
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 25, 2009 - 12:43 PM)
• Last check (Thurs @ 2252 hours) no MidAmerican customers without power in Polk County. - AJM http://bit.ly/4HhfWG
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 24, 2009 - 11:58 PM)
• Flash Report 2009-12-24 @ 1200 hrs http://bit.ly/7P5M9N
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 24, 2009 - 1:05 PM)
• Post your fan photos of this winter storm. Let everyone see what you are experiencing. - AJM http://bit.ly/5q10DM
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 24, 2009 - 12:11 PM)
• In the news...Polk County EMA implements emergency plans... http://bit.ly/6uRRBC
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 24, 2009 - 9:47 AM)
• Flood Watch for Polk County to Start Thursday Morning http://bit.ly/60ruyv
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 23, 2009 - 5:14 PM)
• just finished a quick interview with WOI-TV5. Focus on holiday travelers monitoring weather and road conditions. http://bit.ly/6nOaaR
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 23, 2009 - 5:02 PM)
• Polk County Emergency Management has reached agreements with Prairie Meadows and Bosslemans on the Eastern side of... http://bit.ly/7eMx9w
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 23, 2009 - 2:06 PM)
• Winter Storm Update 12/23 1130 http://bit.ly/6FCgUi
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 23, 2009 - 12:34 PM)
• Flash Report 20091222_1730 http://bit.ly/8p22KR
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 22, 2009 - 7:32 PM)
• just finished talking with reps from Jordan Creek Mall regarding the overflow parking...because of the busy... http://bit.ly/8a4Uf5
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 22, 2009 - 6:30 PM)
• Currently, a Freezing Rain Advisory is in effect for Boone, Story and Marshall counties. At 9pm tonight, Polk... http://bit.ly/91DKqi
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 22, 2009 - 5:27 PM)
• Holiday Winter Storm Update http://bit.ly/6mpAhJ
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 22, 2009 - 3:13 PM)
• The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday through late Friday. A mix of freezing... http://bit.ly/5qJPzx
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 21, 2009 - 5:00 PM)
• Holiday winter storm http://bit.ly/5k2pUN
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 21, 2009 - 4:18 PM)
• Looking for holiday gift ideas??? People on you list that are hard to shop for? How about a home preparedness kit?... http://bit.ly/59h7nz
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 20, 2009 - 10:53 PM)
• Major Winter Storm forecast for later this week... http://bit.ly/69NgMM
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 20, 2009 - 11:33 AM)
• Air Quality Advisory issued for Polk County http://bit.ly/8fF5vC
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 18, 2009 - 4:50 PM)
• Amazing! 271 fans in 11 days! Thanks to everyone for your support and be sure to tell your friends and family how... http://bit.ly/5EmmzC
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 17, 2009 - 5:25 PM)
• Amazing! 271 fans in 11 days! Thanks to everyone for your support and be sure to tell your friends and family about... http://bit.ly/7DIJPx
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 17, 2009 - 5:09 PM)
• “Pass the potatoes, at holiday dinners, not the flu.” http://bit.ly/5dSssr
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 17, 2009 - 10:00 AM)
• will be attending the Iowa Homeland Security 5-Year Regionalization Review meeting Thursday at Camp Dodge. http://bit.ly/8dO4jM
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 16, 2009 - 10:24 PM)
• is discussing disaster debris management at the training portion of the Incident Management Team (IMT) quarterly... http://bit.ly/4ul6Kt
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 16, 2009 - 2:41 PM)
• Part 1...Here is a video (two parts) of an entertaining perspective of Incident Management from a Virginia State... http://bit.ly/7m7mcA
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 15, 2009 - 4:13 PM)
• Part 2...Here is a video (two parts) of an entertaining perspective of Incident Management from a Virginia State... http://bit.ly/7wOtVh
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 15, 2009 - 4:12 PM)
• Incident Management Team (IMT) to meet Wednesday http://bit.ly/5zGxqe
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 15, 2009 - 3:48 PM)
• will be attending the Metropolitan Advisory Committee (MAC) meeting Tuesday morning and the annual briefing on the... http://bit.ly/4MInWj
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 14, 2009 - 5:21 PM)
• WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED. THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN DES MOINES HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.... http://bit.ly/6J9uJf
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 14, 2009 - 12:30 PM)
• A winter weather advisory is in effect until noon today. 1-3 inches of snow are expected to fall over the next 3... http://bit.ly/7HbqeZ
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 14, 2009 - 10:05 AM)
• I posted 5 photos on Facebook in the album "Flood 2008" http://bit.ly/5eSH4J
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 13, 2009 - 12:11 AM)
• I posted 5 photos on Facebook in the album "Parkersburg Tornado" http://bit.ly/7uuAu4
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 13, 2009 - 12:01 AM)
• (From Polk County Health Dept.) Beginning Monday, December 14, 2009, all Iowans will be eligible to receive a H1N1... http://bit.ly/5GaXnX
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 12, 2009 - 12:11 AM)
• All Iowans Eligible to Receive H1N1 Flu Vaccination http://bit.ly/6XNP0S
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 11, 2009 - 6:18 PM)
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  Polk County, Iowa  (December 11, 2009 - 12:09 PM)
• I posted 16 photos on Facebook in the album "Flood 2008" http://bit.ly/5eSH4J
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 10, 2009 - 3:29 PM)
• Road cleanup hampered by cold temperatures http://bit.ly/8r58Dg
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 10, 2009 - 1:55 PM)
• Physical Exertion http://bit.ly/4w0Z50
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 10, 2009 - 11:02 AM)
• Snow Blower Safety http://bit.ly/5LLnMr
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 10, 2009 - 11:00 AM)
• Extreme cold often accompanies a winter storm or is left in its wake. Prolonged exposure to the cold can cause... http://bit.ly/4ukb12
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 10, 2009 - 10:53 AM)
• Reports of semi trucks running low or out of fuel while waiting to get into truck stops and in overflow parking.... http://bit.ly/4OHhSJ
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 09, 2009 - 6:06 PM)
• A winter weather advisory will go into effect from 6 PM until mindnight. This is due to blowing of snow along rural... http://bit.ly/8YsGhc
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 09, 2009 - 5:49 PM)
• Weather service briefing from just a few moments ago...measureable snow fall has ended, but winds will continue... http://bit.ly/6FTbvy
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 09, 2009 - 2:55 PM)
• I posted 5 photos on Facebook in the album "Vigilant Guard 2009" http://bit.ly/8ubLok
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 09, 2009 - 1:22 PM)
• Winter Driving http://bit.ly/5nmGBC
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 09, 2009 - 12:27 PM)
• I posted 2 photos on Facebook in the album "Winter Storm 20091208" http://bit.ly/7Qxi5R
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 09, 2009 - 11:01 AM)
• DOT Incident Notification Report http://bit.ly/8hIhpY
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 09, 2009 - 9:37 AM)
• http://www.kcci.com/news/21898780/detail.html http://bit.ly/5cyuXc
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 08, 2009 - 7:54 PM)
• Sheltering Strategy http://bit.ly/75IllB
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 08, 2009 - 7:31 PM)
• Truck stops in the Metro Area are filling up and in some cases already full. Overflow parking available at Prairie... http://bit.ly/6s4Ml3
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 08, 2009 - 7:25 PM)
• A Blizzard Warning will go into effect before 9 PM today and will be in effect all day Wednesday. Snowfall amounts... http://bit.ly/5evTjw
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 08, 2009 - 2:20 PM)
• BLIZZARDS http://bit.ly/6hZHF2
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 08, 2009 - 10:55 AM)
• A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the area until 12 PM Wednesday. A Major winter storm will impact the area... http://bit.ly/653HGz
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 07, 2009 - 9:17 PM)
• Facebook account was created today! Make sure to use it or our Twitter account to stay updated on happenings and... http://bit.ly/8W2TDn
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 07, 2009 - 11:37 AM)
• Time for all of us to brush up on our winter driving tips. Stay safe out there. http://tinyurl.com/ya8xxon
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 06, 2009 - 10:34 PM)
• Today is Skywarn Appreciation Day. We recognize the efforts of hundreds of volunteers in Polk County that keep an eye on the sky. Thanks!!!
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 04, 2009 - 12:21 PM)
• The Executive Committee of the Iowa Emergency Management Association is meeting in Ankeny.
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 04, 2009 - 12:18 PM)
• Multi-jurisdictional countywide local hazard mitigation plan adopted by Polk County at the Board of Supervisors meeting this morning.
  Polk County, Iowa  (December 01, 2009 - 11:49 AM)
• Attending the Central Iowa EMS Directors meeting in Urbandale this evening.
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 23, 2009 - 7:35 PM)
• Iowa State Association of Counties Fall Conference in Coralville Wednesday thru Friday. Looking forward to emergency management sessions.
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 17, 2009 - 11:08 PM)
• Just finished meeting with the Central Iowa Public Works Officials Association. Discussed mutual aid and a shared debris management plan.
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 17, 2009 - 12:59 PM)
• Attended the ribbon cutting at the opening of Ankeny Fire Station #2 this morning. Wonderful facility!
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 17, 2009 - 12:57 PM)
• We are training hospitals, 911 centers, EMS providers, and others all day and tomorrow on the new countywide hospital status system.
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 16, 2009 - 12:41 PM)
• Day 2 of the Iowa Emergency Management Association (IEMA) Emergency Management Program Developmebnt Course at Camp Dodge.
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 10, 2009 - 10:46 AM)
• The Emergency Management Program Development course starts tomorrow at Camp Dodge and runs through Tuesday.
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 08, 2009 - 8:51 PM)
• At the Iowa Emergency Management Association (IEMA) Executive Committee meeting in Ames today.
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 06, 2009 - 1:54 PM)
• At the Region 1 Homeland Security Board meeting in Carroll this afternoon.
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 05, 2009 - 2:16 PM)
• Iowa Emergency Management Association District 1 meeting in Carroll this morning.
  Polk County, Iowa  (November 05, 2009 - 10:54 AM)
• Meeting with the Iowa Type III Incident Management Team (IMT) leadership committee at the State Emergency Operations Center.
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 29, 2009 - 10:31 AM)
• Getting ready to sit down with state and local emergency management and human services officials to talk about Iowa Individual Asst Program.
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 27, 2009 - 11:07 AM)
• Back at the DSM Airport helping our Veterans off the Honor Flight. True heroes and we are 4ever grateful for their service to our country.
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 13, 2009 - 11:57 PM)
• Helping our Veterans board the airplane at the DSM Airport for the Honor Flight. What a great program!
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 13, 2009 - 4:21 AM)
• The Polk County Emergency Management Agency is hosting the countywide Fire Chiefs Association meeting tonight.
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 12, 2009 - 6:13 PM)
• Meeting with the Polk County area Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) to continue our coordination efforts.
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 09, 2009 - 10:30 AM)
• We are discussing regional Geographic Info Systems and how it can better support emergency mgt efforts across Polk Co.
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 08, 2009 - 11:29 AM)
• Airport disaster exercise is wrapped up. Many partners and volunteers came together on a cool and rainy day.
  Polk County, Iowa  (October 02, 2009 - 2:20 PM)
• Got back from the Central Iowa Emergency Medical Service Directors Association meeting earlier tonight at the new Mercy West Medical Cntr.
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 28, 2009 - 11:41 PM)
• Tonight we are visiting with the Polk County Amateur Radio Emergency Services - ARES (Ham Radio Operators).
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 22, 2009 - 1:59 PM)
• Training all week with the Iowa statewide Incident Management Team (IMT) at Joint Forces Headquarters in Johnston.
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 21, 2009 - 11:30 AM)
• Meeting with the Metro Media Council talking with central Iowa media reps about how we can continue to work well with each other.
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 17, 2009 - 10:16 AM)
• Meeting this afternoon w/ EMS directors to talk mass casualty incidents and how that fits into our overall public health and medical plan.
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 15, 2009 - 12:58 PM)
• H1N1 briefing with Polk Co. Public Health to area police and fire chiefs this afternoon.
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 14, 2009 - 2:25 PM)
• Never forget. Never forget those that were lost. Never forget those that continue to give. 9-11-01.
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 11, 2009 - 12:06 PM)
• Regional meeting today with the 16 counties in central Iowa.
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 03, 2009 - 8:47 PM)
• Attending Public Health Advisory Committee briefing with Gov. Culver on H1N1.
  Polk County, Iowa  (September 02, 2009 - 11:18 AM)
• Job Opportunity! Polk Co. Emerg. Mgt. is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Asst. Coordinator. http://www.polkcountyiowa.gov to apply
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 31, 2009 - 12:10 PM)
• Visit the Emergency Management booth at the Iowa State Fair under the grandstand in the Hall of Flame/Law. See you there!
  Polk County, Iowa  (August 17, 2009 - 9:28 AM)
• Test from mobile device...
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 16, 2009 - 11:43 AM)
• Polk County Amateur Radio Emerg Service will be receiving a Volunteer Award from GOV CULVER at a ceremony on July 27 at 2 pm at SE Polk HS.
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 16, 2009 - 11:24 AM)
• Polk County Cooling Center running smoothly. 3 people staying the night.
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 23, 2009 - 11:50 PM)
• Just finished emergency preparedness talk with the residents of the AHEPA 192 apartments in Johnston. Lots of good questions. Great people.
  Polk County, Iowa  (June 03, 2009 - 3:20 PM)
• Flood warning for South Skunk River in Story and NE Polk County.
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 27, 2009 - 1:02 PM)
• Twitter account was created today. More news and updates to follow.
  Polk County, Iowa  (May 20, 2009 - 4:02 PM)
• On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a first aid kit. In an emergency a family member or you... http://t.co/JFcWD00I
  Polk County, Iowa  (July 23, 1999 - 8:57 PM)