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What a great turn out for our Annual Meeting and Training hosted by our Hy-Vee Enterprise Security Co-sponsors at the Hy-Vee Training and Education Center in Urbandale, IA. Our thanks to the almost 80 partners who attended, our presenters, and the continued support of our sponsors (Iowa HSEMD, Hy-Vee, MidAmerican Energy, and Alliant Energy). Together. Helping Iowans. |
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SIP Board of Directors Chair AJ Mumm presents outgoing Director and Iowa Emergency Management Association 1st Vice President, Butler County EM Coordinator Chris Showalter, a SIP certificate of appreciation for his service on the Board. | Polk County Emergency Management Coordinator and the 2023 Chair of the Safeguard Iowa Partnership Board of Directors, AJ Mumm, did a great job leading our Annual Meeting. | Current Vice Chair and the 2024 Chair of the SIP Board of Directors, Lacey Hogan, Alliant Energy, closed todays meeting and training. |
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Business Continuity Workshop Coming to Worth & Floyd Counties Next Week - Register Today! |
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This is what it looks like when four County Emergency Management Coordinators work together with |
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 1 PM - 4 PM | Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 9 AM -12 PM |
Safeguard Iowa Board Welcomes New Director |
| On July 1, 2023, the newly elected 2nd Vice President of the Iowa Emergency Management Association (IEMA), Sean Snyder, began his concurrent, one year term of service on the Safeguard Iowa Board of Directors. Appointed as the Emergency Management Coordinator and 911 Communications Center Director for Winneshiek County, Iowa in November 2015, Director Snyder has had a multifaceted public safety career. Since January of 2002, he has continually worked or volunteered for various fire departments, emergency medical services, and law enforcement agencies. He received a bachelor’s degree in health services administration from Upper Iowa University and is a current member of the International Association of Emergency Managers. Thank you for agreeing to serve, and welcome to our Partnership! Director Snyder’s full bio is available (with those of all our Officers and Directors) on our website. LINK HERE. |
Safeguard Iowa Board Member Briefs Vietnamese Cyber Delegation
| On June 26th, at the request of the Iowa International Center and the Department of State, SIP Board of Directors current Sec./Treasurer Joe Russell briefed a Vietnamese Government Cyber Delegation on our role and mission as a Public-Private Partnership (P3) for Iowa, and specifically our efforts in providing cyber awareness and assessment training for our private sector/non-profit partners. It was a great exchange. |
As a non-profit corporation, the Safeguard Iowa Partnership could not continue its critical mission without the generosity of Iowa businesses, private donors, and government partners. If you’d like to provide financial assistance to their on-going efforts, please go to www.safeguardiowa.org/donate to donate.
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How to become involved?
PreparednessServices within the preparedness program have a goal to increase prevention and preparedness plans throughout organizations. Business Emergency GuidesThis guide will provide steps to respond safely to many different types of emergencies. Take 5 Business Continuity ScenariosQuick business continuity discussion topics to engage employees and colleagues on your company's plan(s).
| responseTraining, education and exercises make up a majority of our response program. Business Emergency Operations Center (BEOC) Liaisons
Private-sector representative working remotely with local and state emergency operations centers to provide situational awareness and resources support. If interested in learning more, contact us at sip@safeguardiowa.org.
Information SharingProviding updates to our Partners from local, state, regional and federal partners prior, during and after disaster impacting Iowa businesses and communities. | recoveryResources to assist with the recovery from a disaster that affects your business or organization. Disaster Resources
Providing resources that are available to assist in the recovery efforts. Business Damage SurveyOnline survey to capture disaster impacts to the business community following a disaster.
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Upcoming eventsLearn more and register for upcoming trainings offered by Safeguard Iowa Partnership or one of our Partners GO TO CALENDAR VIEW
| The Safeguard Iowa Partnership is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation that began in 2007 as a coalition of the state's business and government leaders, who shared a commitment to strengthen the capacity of the state to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters through the collaboration of private sector business and public sector agencies. The Partnership empowers businesses to integrate business resources, expertise, and plans with those of government during all stages of disaster management. Safeguard Iowa assists in the development of all-hazard plans to pool resources and information, coordinate response and recovery efforts, and share training and exercise opportunities. Safeguard Iowa currently has over 1200 members and coordinating partners across the state of Iowa. _____________________________________________________________________ What's New
| PARTNER UPDATES AUG 2023PARTNER UPDATE-AUG 23.pdfJUL 2023PARTNER UPDATE - JUL 23.pdfJUN 2023Partner Update - JUN 23.pdfmay 2023PARTNER UPDATE MAY 23.pdf |
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Safeguard Iowa Partnership Appoints New Executive Director |
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