OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Governor Kim Reynolds Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 20, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Mason Mauro, (515) 745-2840, [email protected]
 
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for five counties impacted by severe winter weather
DES MOINES— Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for five counties in response to severe winter weather that occurred on March 19, 2025. The Governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather for the following counties: Crawford, Harrison, Monona, Shelby, and Woodbury.
The proclamation also temporarily suspends regulatory provisions of the Iowa Code that pertain to hours of service for disaster repair crews and drivers delivering goods and services while responding to disaster sites, and various requirements for the transportation of loads related to disaster repairs on highways within Iowa.
The proclamation is effective immediately and expires on April 3, 2025. 
 
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