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Spring sports season is here, but unfortunately so is severe weather season. Always have a plan & know your closest shelter. When thunder roars, go indoors! 🌩️ 👉 🏠 Ready.iowa.gov #ReadyIA #SevereWeather

Severe Weather Awareness Week (#SWAW) starts Monday in #Iowa, but a spokesman for @IowaDIFS says you should start preparing now for recovery. radioiowa.com/2026/03/20/iow…

Director Benson spoke at the "Prepare Now, Recover Faster" event. Prepare for Iowa’s SWAW (March 23–27) by using free state resources to protect your home, family & finances. @IowaDIFS @PolkCounty_Iowa ✅ Post-Disaster Guide: go.iowa.gov/AgvB ✅ Ready.iowa.gov

Know your risk & protect your home from spring flooding. 🌦️ Just 3 inches of water can cause significant property damage, often resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in losses. Prepare your home today to avoid stress later. More info: FloodSmart.gov

Wondering how to keep kids busy and fill those #SpringBreak days? We can help. 🙋‍♂️ ✅ Learn how to build an #emergency supply kit & keep your family safe here: Ready.iowa.gov/build-a-kit When they knock that out, check out these #preparedness games: Ready.gov/kids/games

It's National #Poison #Prevention Week! ☠️ Do you know when you should call the Poison Help line or call 911 for assistance? 🤷‍♀️ Find out here. 👇

We are less than 1 week away from Severe Weather Awareness Week! #SWAW 🌩️🌪️ Are you ready, Iowa? ✅ Monday - Lightning Safety Tuesday - Tornado Safety Wednesday - Preparedness Thursday - Hail & Wind Safety Friday - Flood Safety Ready.iowa.gov/SWAW #ReadyIA

Drink responsibly this St. Patrick's Day and plan ahead for a safe ride home! 🍀🚕

Happy St. Patrick's Day from @IowaHSEM! 🍀 Don’t leave #disaster preparedness to chance. Make your own luck. Plan ahead & be #prepared for whatever comes your way. 1. Make a plan 2. Build a kit 3. Be aware Ready.iowa.gov #ReadyIA #StPatricksDay

The final interstate closure from Sunday's blizzard conditions is now back open! Conditions are slowly getting better this morning with the sun and warmer temps, but it's still impassable in a big segment. See full details on all re-openings here: iowadot.gov/news/2026-03-1…

More roadways that were closed due to yesterday's blizzard conditions are reopening this morning! Although conditions have improved, drivers are still cautioned that they could still be partially to fully covered with snow and ice. See full details: iowadot.gov/news/2026-03-1…

Shovel smart today! Heavy #snow can lead to back strain and heart attacks. Protect yourself by stretching first, pacing your work, and staying hydrated. If you feel tired or chest pain while #shoveling, stop immediately! Ready.iowa.gov/winter-weather #ReadyIA

Roadways that were closed due to yesterday's blizzard conditions are reopening this morning! Although conditions have improved, drivers are still cautioned that roadways may still be partially to fully covered with snow and ice. See full details: iowadot.gov/news/2026-03-1…

The wind and visibility issues are gradually improving in Iowa, but the roads are still a problem. Please delay travel if you can. Always check 511ia.org before you go & watch out for snow plows. Ready.iowa.gov/winter-weather #ReadyIA #WinterStorm

⚠️ Wind and visibility are gradually improving, but it is still dicey out there this morning. Delay travel if you can. Stay safe, Iowa. #iawx

🚨 I-80 WEST CLOSURE UPDATE: 🚨All lanes of I-80 are closed in both directions from mile marker 27 at the I-880 interchange to the Jordan Creek Pkwy. exit at mile marker 121 in West Des Moines. Conditions are treacherous. Stay in - law enforcement has responded to many incidents!

🚨SUNDAY, MARCH 15 ROAD CLOSURES!🚨Make plans for 2 closures this afternoon. Earlier rain on freezing pavements, heavy snow, and blizzard/whiteout conditions will make many roadways impassable. For more info. and and traveler shelter services/parking: iowadot.gov/news/2026-03-1…

⚠️ 🚨 Iowa officials will close all lanes in both directions of I-35 from U.S. 30 at Ames north to the Minnesota state line starting at 3:00 PM central time due to high winds and whiteout conditions. iowadot.gov/news/2026-03-1…

The storm's impacts have reached farther south down to U.S. 20 in NW Iowa since our last report at 6 a.m. Road conditions are deteriorating fast with completely-covered and partially snow covered roads and segments of ice on state roads. This is the calm before the winds.

A winter storm is likely this weekend in #Iowa. Stay weather alert and make sure to check 511ia.org before travel. Ready.iowa.gov/winter-weather #ReadyIA