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Emergency management warns of possible FEMA changes and late 911 bill affecting counties
Summary
At the May 20 meeting Black Hawk County emergency management officials warned FEMA funding changes and a last-minute state bill affecting 911 services could jeopardize local emergency funding and planning; officials said they are coordinating with regional partners and seeking executive attention.
Black Hawk County emergency management officials told the Board of Supervisors on May 20 they face uncertainty from potential federal changes to FEMA and a late addition to a state bill affecting 9‑1‑1 services.
Mindy from Emergency Management told the board that county EMA funding could be affected if the federal government reorganizes or diminishes FEMA’s role. “We have a lot of unknowns we're facing this year as we head into the disaster time of year…
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