Stay informed of local emergencies
Effective on 7/1/2021, Wapello County replaced its alert system with Rave Alert and Smart 911. To sign up, visit: https://bit.ly/WapelloAlert or download the Smart911 App. To ensure you receive the latest weather and community based emergency alerts we encourage you to re-register through our new system. With this switch, residents will have access to new features and functions that will enhance how you receive alerts!
• A County opt-in page is available to you (see above to sign up!). The opt-in page will now also allow you to register multiple addresses (in and outside of your county) and numbers, and create a user account.
• The Smart911 App allows you to receive push notifications across the State, including National Weather Service Warnings. You can log into the app with a user profile same as the online opt-in page, or use the app without an account.
• You can also text WapelloReady to 672-83 to receive countywide tornado, flood and severe thunderstorm warnings, plus other emergencies affecting where you live or work. You can register your home, business, a relative’s home or any address you need to check on.
Damage assessment reporting
Please use this form to report damage to your property, roads, utilities or any other storm-related information. This damage report will be sent to Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management and made available to your local emergency manager to better understand the event that caused the damage. Your contact information contained in the damage report will be kept confidential pursuant to Iowa Code § 22.7 (18).
This provides situational awareness for local officials and assists in reporting the overall damage to our community. Please contact your insurance provider to file a claim or ask what assistance they can provide according to your policy.
Individual Assistance Program now available for flash flood victims
The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level for a family of three. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.
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Disaster Assistance for hardships
The Disaster Case Management Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case managers work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referral to obtain a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program; it closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation. For information on the Disaster Case Management Program, contact SIEDA
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Register online for an appointment at Wapello County Public Health.
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COVID questions? Need testing?
Our local clinics are just a phone call away
Call with questions regarding COVID-19 or any other health concern.
If you are experiencing severe symptoms, call 911
State Highway road construction updates
It is warm weather season in Iowa and you know what that means, ROAD CONSTRUCTION! Plan ahead for your business and please trips by checking where construction delays may affect your travel routes. Get the real-time information from Iowa DOT on the NEW 511ia website.
Go to 511ia.org
Wapello Co. Secondary Road closures
There are a lot of road projects going on in Wapello County right now. For project specifics, go to https://www.iceasb.org/roads/county/wapello
Did you know the Secondary Roads Department maintains 699 miles of roads and 125 bridges in Wapello County? County roads serve rural Iowa transport needs in two capacities: Local Access roads assure a public road connection for every parcel of land; Farm to market roads also provide access and, in addition, serve as conduits that collect the flow of people and commodities, channeling them to and from towns and terminals. Even though county roads are considered “low volume” the daily travel they carry is equivalent to a single vehicle making 60 round trips to the moon.