The Jones County Courthouse will be closed to the public on Monday, March 16. The Clerk of Court office will remain open. If you have any questions for the Clerk of Court, they can be reached at 319-462-4341.
Preparedness
Do you have an emergency plan? Prepare in advance with these tips.
You don't know when an emergency will occur. It's important for your family/household to have a plan in place. Follow these steps to create an emergency plan:
- Decide where to meet
- First things first, decide where to reconvene if not together when a disaster occurs
- Make a plan by discussing these questions with your household and anyone else who would be included in your emergency plan
- How does your household receive emergency alerts?
- Where will you find shelter if your home is not an option?
- What will be your evacuation route?
- How will you communicate with everyone included in your emergency plan?
- Do you have these emergency supplies? Gather as needed for the number of people in your household.
- Water
- Nonperishable food
- Prepared emergency evacuation kit
Your prepared kit should include needs specific to your household such as medications - Reliable vehicle
- Evacuation funds
- Generator
- Access to financial information
- Make your plan
- Have a disaster plan and share with household members so everyone is aware of the plan
- Practice the plan
For more information, please visit Ready.gov.
