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 director of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD). Currently, Mark Schouten has been appointed as both the homeland security advisor as well as the director for HSEMD. The HSEMD director 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 an advisory committee for information to assist in the decision-making process.
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The purpose of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) 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.
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HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
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Member |
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Iowa Department of Human Services |
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Iowa Emergency Management Association |
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Davenport Fire Department |
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Iowa Department of Public Health |
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Quad Cities Area Maritime Security Committee |
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District Court (Linn County) |
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Office of the Chief Information Officer (State of IA) |
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Safeguard Iowa Partnership |
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Des Moines County Emergency Management |
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Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association |
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Iowa Statewide Interoperability Communications System (ISICS) |
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Iowa Peace Officers Association |
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Iowa National Guard |
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Iowa State Geographic Information Council |
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Iowa Department of Education |
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Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship |
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Iowa Emergency Management Association |
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Iowa Department of Transportation |
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Statewide Citizen Corps |
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