Summer is here in full force over the next few days! Remember to stay hydrated and to avoid sugary/alcoholic drinks, wear lightweight loose fitting clothing, and to avoid working outside as mich as possible.

Due to high temperatures and high heat indexes over the next two days cooling shelters have been established in Ogden, Boone, and Madrid. Please see attached for more information. We will update the list as more shelters are opened. To beat the heat visit ready.iowa.gov/heat/

With the heat today comes an increased risk of severe storms this evening. Now might be a good time to take a look at how you receive weather alerts and stay informed. Did you know you can get weather alerts for Boone County sent to your phone by texting BooneIA to 672-83

Road Construction - Thursday, June 16th thru Friday June 17th. -219th St from E-41 W of Ogden to dead end. -W. 3rd Extension from Meadows Ave W to end of pavement. -W 16th St from Marion St to Division St. Roads will be open to traffic, but expect to be inconvenienced.

Just a reminder that the monthly Outdoor Warning Siren test will be conducted today July 4th at 1 pm.

Are you prepared for a Mass Attack? Taking a few steps now can help you react quickly when every second counts. Before: 1.) Stay Alert 2.) If you see something, say something 3.) Have an exit plan 4.) Learn life saving skills youtube.com/watch?v=6jAV1d…

Are you prepared for a Mass Attack? Because a few minutes now can better prepare you for when seconds count. So take the time to watch this well done RUN. HIDE. FIGHT. video now so you can be better prepared for the worst. youtube.com/watch?v=5VcSwe…

In anticipation of high temps and a heat index over 100 degrees for the next several days cooling shelters have been opened in the following cities: Madrid, Ogden and Boone. Please see attached for further details. Also be sure to check out ready.iowa.gov/heat/ for heat tips

Just as a reminder with back to school underway here in Boone County be on the look out for any slowing or stopping school bus. It is required by Iowa law that vehicles stop for a stopped school bus with the stop sign arm extended. For more pls visit: iowadot.gov/schoolbus/

Day two of Farm Progress Show is off to another great start! We would especially like to thank our partners Hy-Vee for providing us with their Disaster Relief Command Center to use as the Emergency Operations Center for the show.

The end of the Lee Brice Concert brings to close day 2 of the Farm Progress Show. A lot of leg work from the Boone County Sheriff's Office, Boone Fire Department, and Boone County Ambulance went into creating a safe and fun event for everyone. Big thanks to FirstNet, Built with AT&T & Hy-Vee for their aid

Have you signed up for Alert Iowa yet? If not your missing out on receiving Severe Weather Alerts, Emergency and Public Safety notifications for Boone County directly to your phone. It's quick and easy! You can text BooneIA to 672-83 to opt in or visit smart911.com/smart911/ref/r…

Winter Weather Advisory for Boone County from 6am to 6pm Tuesday. ❄️ Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Locally higher amounts possible along the Interstate 35 corridor. ❄️Plan on slippery road conditions. Hazardous conditions could impact morning and evening commutes.

With Severe Weather and potentially dangerous travel conditions over the next several days now is a good time to check your emergency car kit. Remember during an emergency is not the time to find out you don't have something. Stay Prepared, Stay Safe. #BooneCountyReady

Guys! Sure you could propose on Valentine's, but why not give her what she really wants. 💕An Emergency Preparedness Kit 😍. Where do you start? ready.gov it has everything she could ever want from disaster planning to disaster kits. You can thank us later 😘

🍀 Don't trust your family's safety to luck this St. Patrick's Day, make a plan for when disaster strikes. To get started, visit: ready.gov/plan for lots of great tips and guidance! 🍀

Severe Weather Expected This Afternoon! Storms are expected to develop around 2 or 3 pm just west of the Interstate 35 corridor and race northeast. All modes of severe weather are possible. Be prepared to seek shelter quickly as many of these storms will be severe! #iawx

Once again, portions of central and east Iowa are under the threat of severe storms later Tuesday afternoon into the evening. All modes of severe weather are possible during this time. The storms are likely to be fast moving, therefore be prepared to seek shelter quickly! #iawx