Proclamations

The Governor’s proclamations, as announced in press releases. A disaster proclamation lets the state send help to the counties it names and can turn on grants for households; it can also extend deadlines, such as the time to protest a property assessment.¹ Executive orders

Proclamations, 2021 · 21

Governor Reynolds signs Harvest Proclamation Extension
December 30, 2021
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Carroll County for recent severe weather
December 17, 2021 · disaster · Carroll County
AI summary Governor Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Carroll County following severe weather on December 15. The proclamation allows state resources to be used for response and recovery and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Management Program. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim for the grant, and the Disaster Case Management Program closes 180 days from the date of the proclamation.²
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Carroll County for recent severe weather
Friday, December 17, 2021
Press Release
Today Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Carroll County in response to Dec. 15 severe weather. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather.
In addition, the proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for Carroll County. 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. 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. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Human Services website at https://dhs.iowa.gov/disaster-assistance-programs . Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim. 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 your local community action association or visit www.iowacommunityaction.org .
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 43 counties impacted by severe weather
December 16, 2021 · disaster
AI summary Governor Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 43 counties in response to severe weather that occurred on December 15, 2021. This proclamation allows state resources to be used for response and recovery, activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Management Program, and temporarily suspends regulatory provisions regarding procurement of goods and services, hours of service for disaster repair crews, and certain transportation requirements for disaster repair loads.
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 43 counties impacted by severe weather
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Press Release
Today Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 43 counties in response to Iowa's Dec. 15 severe weather.
The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for the following counties: Allamakee, Appanoose, Audubon, Bremer, Buena Vista, Butler, Calhoun, Cass, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Davis, Fayette, Floyd, Greene, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Harrison, Howard, Ida, Kossuth, Lucas, Madison, Marshall, Mills, Mitchell, Monroe, Montgomery, O'Brien, Page, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Sac, Shelby, Union, Washington, Webster, Winnebago, Winneshiek, Wright, and Worth.
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. 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. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Human Services website at https://dhs.iowa.gov/disaster-assistance-programs . Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.
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 your local community action association or visit www.iowacommunityaction.org .
The proclamation also temporarily suspends regulatory provisions of the Iowa Code that pertain to procurement of goods and services, hours of service for disaster repair crews, and various requirements for the transportation of loads related to disaster repairs.
Residents of counties impacted by the recent severe weather are asked to report damage to help local and state officials better understand the damage sustained. Damage to property, roads, utilities and other storm-related information may be reported. This information will be collected by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and shared with local emergency management agencies. Damage may be reported on Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Department website .
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for six additional counties impacted by recent severe weather
December 16, 2021 · disaster
AI summary Governor Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Emmet, Franklin, Humboldt, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, and Woodbury counties following severe weather on December 15, 2021. The proclamation allows state resources to be used for response and recovery and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for Franklin, Humboldt, and Woodbury counties. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim for the grant, and the Disaster Case Management Program closes 180 days from the date of the governor's proclamation.
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for six additional counties impacted by recent severe weather
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Press Release
Today Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for six additional counties in response to Iowa's Dec. 15 severe weather.
The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Emmet, Franklin, Humboldt, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, and Woodbury counties.
In addition, the proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for Franklin, Humboldt, and Woodbury counties. 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. 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. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Human Services website at https://dhs.iowa.gov/disaster-assistance-programs. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim. 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 your local community action association or visit www.iowacommunityaction.org.
Governor Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster Proclamation
December 10, 2021 · disaster · signed proclamation
AI summary The Governor signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation on December 10, 2021. This proclamation extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days.
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Governor Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster Proclamation
Friday, December 10, 2021
Press Release
Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days.
The proclamation is currently available for online viewing (1.04 MB) Archived .pdf .
Governor Reynolds signs Harvest Proclamation
December 2, 2021
Governor Reynolds extends Harvest Proclamation
November 12, 2021
Governor Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster Proclamation
November 12, 2021 · disaster
AI summary Governor Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation on November 12, 2021. This proclamation extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days.
Read the press release
Governor Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster Proclamation
Friday, November 12, 2021
Press Release
Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days. The proclamation can be found online here .
Governor Reynolds signs Harvest Proclamation
October 15, 2021
Governor Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster Proclamation
October 15, 2021 · disaster · signed proclamation
AI summary Governor Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation on October 15, 2021. This proclamation extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days.
Read the press release
Governor Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster Proclamation
Friday, October 15, 2021
Press Release
Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days. The proclamation can be found online here (1.15 MB) .pdf .
Governor Reynolds signs Harvest Proclamation
September 17, 2021
Governor Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster Proclamation
September 17, 2021 · disaster · signed proclamation
AI summary Governor Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster Proclamation on September 17, 2021. This proclamation extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days.
Read the press release
Governor Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster Proclamation
Friday, September 17, 2021
Press Release
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days.
The Public Health Disaster Proclamation, Dec. 2021 (861.8 KB) Archived .pdf can be viewed online.
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for two counties
August 31, 2021 · disaster
AI summary Governor Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Kossuth and Mitchell counties, as well as Allamakee, Bremer, Buchanan, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Emmet, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Lyon, Palo Alto, and Winneshiek counties, due to recent severe weather. This proclamation allows state resources to be used for response and recovery and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Management Program. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim for the grant program, and the Disaster Case Management Program closes 180 days from the date of the governor's proclamation.
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for two counties
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Press Release
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for two counties in response to recent severe weather.
The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to, and recover from, the effects of recent severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for Kossuth and Mitchell counties.
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. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Human Services website at https://dhs.iowa.gov/disaster-assistance-programs. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.
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 your local community action association or visit www.iowacommunityaction.org .
The governor has also issued proclamations for the recent severe weather for Allamakee, Bremer, Buchanan, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Emmet, Fayette, Floyd, Howard, Lyon, Palo Alto, and Winneshiek counties. The proclamations activate the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Management Program in those counties.
Residents of counties impacted by the recent severe weather are asked to report damage to help local and state officials better understand the damage sustained. Damage to property, roads, utilities and other storm-related information may be reported. This information will be collected by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and shared with local emergency management agencies. Damage may be reported at www.homelandsecurity.iowa.gov .
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 11 counties
August 30, 2021 · disaster
AI summary Governor Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Allamakee, Buchanan, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Emmet, Floyd, Howard, Lyon, Palo Alto, and Winneshiek counties, as well as Bremer and Fayette counties, in response to recent severe weather. This proclamation allows state resources to be used for response and recovery and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Management Program. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim for the grant, and the Disaster Case Management Program closes 180 days from the date of the governor's proclamation.
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 11 counties
Monday, August 30, 2021
Press Release
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for 11 counties in response to recent severe weather.
The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to, and recover from, the effects of recent severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for Allamakee, Buchanan, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Emmet, Floyd, Howard, Lyon, Palo Alto, and Winneshiek counties. Bremer and Fayette counties, which also sustained impact from the most recent severe weather, were previously included in a disaster proclamation issued by Gov. Reynolds on Aug. 26 that allows these same state resources to be utilized.
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. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Human Services website at https://dhs.iowa.gov/disaster-assistance-programs . Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.
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 your local community action association or visit www.iowacommunityaction.org .
Residents of counties impacted by the recent severe weather are asked to report damage to help local and state officials better understand the damage sustained. Damage to property, roads, utilities and other storm-related information may be reported. This information will be collected by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and shared with local emergency management agencies. Damage may be reported at www.homelandsecurity.iowa.gov .
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Gov. Reynolds signs proclamation to address potential fuel supply issues in the state of Iowa
July 29, 2021
Gov. Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster proclamation
July 23, 2021 · disaster
AI summary Governor Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation on July 23, 2021. This proclamation extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days.
Read the press release
Gov. Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster proclamation
Friday, July 23, 2021
Press Release
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days.
The proclamation can be found online here .
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Gov. Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster proclamation
July 23, 2021 · disaster
AI summary The Governor signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation on July 23, 2021. This proclamation extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days.
Read the press release
Gov. Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster proclamation
Friday, July 23, 2021
Press Release
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends some regulatory relief for an additional 30 days.
The proclamation can be found online here .
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for counties impacted by recent severe weather
July 16, 2021 · disaster
AI summary Governor Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Appanoose, Bremer, Calhoun, Davis, Fayette, Lucas, Monroe, Sac, Wapello, and Winneshiek counties due to severe weather beginning July 14, and for Lucas County due to severe weather beginning June 24. This proclamation allows state resources to be used for response and recovery and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Management Program. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim for the grant program, and the Disaster Case Management Program closes 180 days from the date of the governor's proclamation.
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for counties impacted by recent severe weather
Friday, July 16, 2021
Press Release
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for 10 counties in response to severe weather beginning July 14 and continuing, and for one county in response to severe weather beginning June 24.
The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for Appanoose, Bremer, Calhoun, Davis, Fayette, Lucas, Monroe, Sac, Wapello and Winneshiek counties for the July 14 severe weather, and Lucas County for the June 24 severe weather event.
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. 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. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Human Services website at https://dhs.iowa.gov/disaster-assistance-programs . Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim. 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 your local community action association or visit www.iowacommunityaction.org .
The governor had previously issued disaster proclamations for Davis, Linn, Monroe, Van Buren, and Wapello counties in response to the June 24 and continuing severe weather. Residents of counties impacted by the recent severe weather are asked to report damage to help local and state officials better understand the damage sustained. Damage to property, roads, utilities and other storm-related information may be reported. This information will be collected by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and shared with local emergency management agencies. Damage may be reported at www.homelandsecurity.iowa.gov.
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for two counties
July 1, 2021 · disaster
AI summary Governor Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Davis and Van Buren counties due to severe weather that began on June 24 and is continuing. This proclamation allows state resources to be used for response and recovery and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Management Program. Potential applicants for the grant program have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim, and the Disaster Case Management Program closes 180 days from the date of the governor's proclamation.
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for two counties
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Press Release
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for Davis and Van Buren counties in response to severe weather beginning June 24 and continuing.
The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for Davis and Van Buren counties.
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. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Human Services website . Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.
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 your local community action association or visit Iowa Community Action Association .
On Monday, the governor issued a disaster proclamation for Linn, Monroe, and Wapello counties in response to the June 24 and continuing severe weather.
Residents of counties impacted by the recent severe weather are asked to report damage to help local and state officials better understand the damage sustained. Damage to property, roads, utilities and other storm-related information may be reported. This information will be collected by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and shared with local emergency management agencies. Damage may be reported at Iowa Homeland Security site .
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for three counties
June 28, 2021 · disaster
AI summary Governor Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Linn, Monroe, and Wapello counties due to severe weather that began on June 24. This proclamation allows state resources to be used for response and recovery and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Management Program. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim for the grant, and the Disaster Case Management Program closes 180 days from the date of the proclamation.
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for three counties
Monday, June 28, 2021
Press Release
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation today for Linn, Monroe, and Wapello counties in response to severe weather beginning June 24 and continuing.
The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for those three counties.
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. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Human Services website at https://dhs.iowa.gov/disaster-assistance-programs . Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.
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 your local community action association or visit www.iowacommunityaction.org .
Residents of counties impacted by the recent severe weather are asked to report damage to help local and state officials better understand the damage sustained. Damage to property, roads, utilities and other storm-related information may be reported. This information will be collected by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and shared with local emergency management agencies. Damage may be reported at www.homelandsecurity.iowa.gov .
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Gov. Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster proclamation
April 30, 2021 · disaster
AI summary Governor Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation on April 30, 2021, in response to COVID-19. This proclamation extends critical regulatory relief for an additional 30 days and continues to extend the waiver on transportation restrictions for overweight loads.
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Gov. Reynolds signs new Public Health Disaster proclamation
Friday, April 30, 2021
Press Release
DES MOINES - Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that extends critical regulatory relief for an additional 30 days to those on the frontlines of COVID19 recovery.
The proclamation continues to strongly encourage Iowans, businesses, and organizations to take reasonable public health measures consistent with guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health.
The proclamation also continues to extend the waiver on transportation restrictions for overweight loads.
The proclamation can found online here .
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