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Gov. Reynolds issues extension of disaster proclamations related to June severe storms

Gov. Reynolds has issued an extension for previously issued proclamations that allow state resources to be used to respond to and recover from severe weather.

State’s critical IT systems restored, fully operational after global CrowdStrike outage

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa’s critical IT systems have been restored and services to Iowans have resumed as normal after a global CrowdStrike outage.

Seven additional counties approved for FEMA Public Assistance under the April Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the approval of Clarke, Crawford, Harrison, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby, and Union Counties for FEMA Public Assistance.

Some state government systems, devices impacted by global CrowdStrike outage

Gov. Reynolds today announced that some state government systems and employee devices have been impacted by the global CrowdStrike outage.

Gov. Reynolds announces grant funding, education programs to support opioid prevention, treatment and recovery

Gov. Reynolds today announced that Iowa’s opioid treatment and recovery providers can begin applying for $13 million in grants to expand or improve facilities.

Gov. Reynolds announces three additional counties approved for FEMA Individual Assistance under Disaster Declaration

Gov. Reynolds announced the approval of Dickinson, Humboldt, and Palo Alto Counties for FEMA Individual Assistance under a federal disaster declaration.

Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Five Counties in Response to Severe Storms

Gov. Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Des Moines, Dubuque, Mitchell, Polk and Scott Counties in response to severe storms.

Gov. Reynolds issues Disaster Proclamation for Scott and Clayton Counties in response to severe storms and flooding in June

Gov. Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Scott and Clayton Counties due to severe storms and flooding that occurred on June 26 and continuing.

Gov. Reynolds announces FEMA’s approval of Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program, opens applications

Governor Reynolds today announced that the state’s Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program has received approval from FEMA and applications are now open.

Gov. Reynolds announces leadership transition at Iowa Department for the Blind

Governor Kim Reynolds announces the retirement of Emily Wharton, director of the Iowa Department for the Blind, effective July 18, 2024.