Emergency Management Structure in Iowa
The structure of homeland security and emergency management in Iowa begins with the governor, who holds the responsibility for protecting Iowa’s citizens. The governor appoints the Iowa homeland security advisor and the administrator of the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division. Currently, Mark Schouten has been appointed as both the homeland security advisor as well as the administrator for HSEMD. The HSEMD administrator serves as the state administrative agent for grants administered by the federal government.
Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management is the coordinating body for homeland security and emergency management activities across the state. In addition to HSEMD, the advisor relies on a homeland security advisory committee for information to assist in the decision-making process.
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The purpose of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee is to advise Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management on how to strengthen existing homeland security assets and first responder specialty teams. Members of the committee are chosen based on their experience and expertise.
HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
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Iowa Emergency Management Association |
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Iowa Department of Public Health |
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Iowa Department of Transportation |
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Safeguard Iowa Partnership |
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Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association |
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Iowa Peace Officers Association |
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Iowa State Geographic Information Council |
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Mason City Fire Department |
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Iowa Department of Public Safety |
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University of Iowa Hygienic Lab |
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Iowa Emergency Management Association |
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Statewide Citizen Corps |
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