Iowa Administrative Code Agency 605 - Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department
Here’s an overview of Iowa Administrative Code, Agency 605 (“Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department”):
📘 Agency Structure & Authority (Chapter 1)
605‑1.1 Description – Establishes the department under Iowa Code Chapter 29C. Managed by a governor-appointed director, responsible for delivering homeland security and emergency management programs—ranging from planning and mitigation to response and recovery. The director may also staff the department per approved funding
Rulemaking & Agency Procedures (Chapters 2–6)
Ch. 2–4 – Cover petitions for rule-making, issuing declaratory orders, and rule-making procedures.
Ch. 5 – Sets standards for fair information practices.
Ch. 6 – Lays out processes for contested cases (administrative hearings).
Local Emergency Management (Chapter 7)
Defines the role of Local Emergency Management Commissions and Coordinators, their duties in planning, training, public communication, and financial assistance during disasters
Grants, Planning & Response Systems (Chapters 8–15)
Ch. 8 – Describes eligibility criteria for awards and grants.
Ch. 9 – Establishes statewide plans, including:
Emergency Response Plan (605‑9.2)
Hazard Mitigation Plan (605‑9.3)
Disaster Recovery Plan (605‑9.4)
Ch. 10 – Outlines standards for 911 telephone systems.
Ch. 12 – Defines homeland security & emergency response teams.
Ch. 13 – Reserved.
Ch. 14 – Details flood mitigation programs.
Ch. 15 – Covers the Mass Notification and Emergency Messaging System, including requirements for operational plans of agencies joining the system (605‑15.4)
Emergency Commission Oversight (Chapters 100+)
Chs. 100–101 (deprecated) previously focused on the Iowa Emergency Response Commission.
Ch. 102–103 now incorporate responsibilities from the former Commission into the department—covering emergency planning districts and Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) aligned with federal EPCRA regulations
Ch. 102–103 detail LEPC formation, membership, duties, planning, and inter-jurisdiction coordination procedures, including annual submission timelines (e.g., plans due by Aug 1/Oct 17) .
🔎 How to Access the Rules
For direct access to latest official text, consult the Iowa Legislature’s site (e.g., the PDF version as of July 12, 2023)
For chapter-by-chapter navigation, resources such as Justia or LII offer clear outlines
✅ Summary Table
| Chapter(s) | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agency structure & director authority |
| 2–6 | Rulemaking & administrative procedures |
| 7 | Local emergency management standards |
| 8 | Grants & award criteria |
| 9 | Statewide emergency planning frameworks |
| 10 | 911 telephone systems |
| 12 | Response team organization |
| 14 | Flood mitigation |
| 15 | Mass notification systems |
| 100–103 | LEPCs and emergency planning/compliance |
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