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]
History
HSEMD was founded on May 11, 1965[4] as the State Civil Defense Agency.[5]
The three branches of the HSEMD are: Response, Recovery and Administration.[8] The state is divided into districts.[9]
Budget
As of 2021, the budget of the HSEMD is $273,370,646.[10]
Flood Mitigation Board
The Flood Mitigation Board received $6 billion for flood projects in
Cedar Rapids and
Dubuque.[8]
Litigation
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]