When was Safeguard Iowa Partnership established?
The Safeguard Iowa Partnership was launched on January 29, 2007 with support of the Iowa Business Council, Business Executives for National Security and the State of Iowa.
What is Safeguard Iowa Partnership’s mission?
Strengthen the state’s collective capacity to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters through public-private collaboration.
What are the initiatives of Safeguard Iowa Partnership?
- Resources and Preparedness
- Communication and Coordination
- Education and Exercises
- Partnership Development and Outreach
- Partnership Marketing and Public Awareness
Why does Iowa need a coalition such as Safeguard Iowa Partnership?
Government cannot secure the nation alone. Like other regions, Iowa’s state and local governments face budget deficits, while many in the private sector want to contribute to community security and disaster response but don’t know how to contribute. Safeguard Iowa Partnership is an ideal vehicle for businesses to make a meaningful difference. Safeguard Iowa Partnership is a public/private partnership that will fill statewide security and disaster response gaps that neither government nor business can fill alone.
By pledging resources during emergencies, sharing preparedness information and offering services to support well-managed initiatives, partners can contribute in a cost-effective and highly leveraged way to help prevent and reduce the impact of emergencies. Safeguard Iowa Partnership enables companies and their employees to feel a deep sense of pride for having made their community safer.
What is BENS and how is Safeguard Iowa Partnership affiliated with them?
Safeguard Iowa Partnership is being advised by Business Executives for National Security (BENS), a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization through which over 500 senior business leaders actively participate in enhancing the nation’s security. While tailored to meet the unique needs of Iowa, Safeguard Iowa Partnership will draw on the successful experience of BENS Business Force regional operations in New Jersey, California, Georgia, Mid-America, Texas and the San Francisco Bay Area.
What is the Iowa Business Council and how is Safeguard Iowa Partnership affiliated with them?
The Iowa Business Council is composed of the CEOs of 20 companies, Iowa Bankers Association and the three state university presidents. As a group, they employ over 180,000 people throughout Iowa. The mission of the Iowa Business Council is to support Iowa’s economic vitality, which is accomplished through research, developing policy statements and loaning the business expertise of its members to assist programs that are important to Iowa. The Iowa Business Council is sponsoring the public-private partnership and serves as an advisor of Safeguard Iowa Partnership.
Does Safeguard Iowa Partnership endorse political candidates or parties?
No, Safeguard Iowa Partnership is a nonpartisan organization. It has never endorsed any party or political candidate. While some members of Safeguard Iowa Partnership are politically active, all members put aside political affiliations for the important work of Safeguard Iowa Partnership.
How can I join Safeguard Iowa Partnership?
To join Safeguard Iowa Partnership, complete and submit the application online or via mail at P.O. Box 657, Des Moines, Iowa 50306-0657.
What does it cost to join Safeguard Iowa Partnership?
It currently does not cost to join Safeguard Iowa Partnership.
