  The Annual Meeting of the Safeguard Iowa Partnership was held at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, IA on October 12, 2022. This year's guest speakers included Justin Parker, Deputy Director/Senior Intelligence Analyst with the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center and Sara Henry, the FEMA Region 7, Private Sector Liaison. Thanks to our speakers, sponsors and all who were able to attend. |
 On November 29, 2022, our partners at Polk County Emergency Management invited SIP Members to join former FEMA Region 7 Administrator, Paul Taylor, for their hybrid lunch and learn training on the topic of “Private Sector Engagement in Disaster Response and Recovery”. |
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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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. Emergency Operations Center LiaisonsPrivate-sector representative within local and state emergency operations centers to provide situational awareness and resources support.
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 | What's NewSafeguard Iowa Partnership Appoints New Executive Director On November 14, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Safeguard Iowa Partnership selected retired federal agent and Iowa Army National Guard Colonel Jay Knox as the new Executive Director of the Safeguard Iowa Partnership. 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 . Knox, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, has over 31 years of uniformed military service. In 1999, he left active duty to become a Federal Agent with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service in Des Moines, IA but continued his military service in the Iowa Army National Guard with multiple assignments in the state’s Emergency Operations Center during various domestic emergencies, disaster responses, and national level exercises. Colonel Knox retired from the Guard in 2017 as the Chief of the Joint Staff. As a federal agent for over 23 years, his assignments included Dangerous Mail, Violent Crimes, Homeland and National Security Investigations. He was the Threat Management and Firearms Training Coordinator for 11 states. Knox also has over 20 years of fire service and emergency management experience as a nationally certified Arson Investigator, Fire Captain, Fire Engineer, Firefighter I, Crash/Victim Extrication and Rescue Specialist. A graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS, he earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA. He is a member of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators, the International Association of Homicide Investigators and numerous veterans, church, and civic organizations.
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