| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 11 May 1965 [1] |
| Jurisdiction | State of Iowa |
| Motto | Prevent ⋅ Protect ⋅ Respond ⋅ Recover [2] |
| Agency executive | |
| Website | https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/ |
The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD) is Iowa's equivalent to the US Department of Homeland Security. It manages disasters, grants, and programs such as 911. [3]
HSEMD was founded on May 11, 1965 [4] as the State Civil Defense Agency. [5]
The department helped Dubuque County review papers for disaster prevention. [6] It also estimated costs of the Bee Branch Watershed Project. [7]
The three branches of the HSEMD are: Response, Recovery and Administration. [8] The state is divided into districts. [9]
As of 2021, the budget of the HSEMD is $273,370,646. [10]
The Flood Mitigation Board received $6 billion for flood projects in Cedar Rapids and Dubuque. [8]
In 2020, Iowa City challenged HSEMD over its ban on international students. The original lawsuit was filed by Harvard University. Iowa City's wanted to support international students. [11]