DES MOINES, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has added Palo Alto County to the list ove a disaster emergency proclamation.
There are now 22 northwest Iowa counties covered to help recover from the widespread flooding.
With the disaster emergency proclamation, state resources will be open to help communities and residents recover from damages related to the severe weather.
Households will also be able to request assistance from the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program.
the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program allows households grants of up to $5,000 for those with incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level. Grants can be used tof home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses. Those intending to apply for these grants will need to keep any original receipts. For an application and more information on the grants, click here. Those applying have 45 days to submit a claim.
The Disaster Case Advocacy Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case advocates work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referrals to obtain a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program; it closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation. For information on the Disaster Case Advocacy Program, contact your local community action agency or visit iowacommunityaction.org.
UPDATE (6/21/2024 @10:12 a.m.): Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has extended a disaster emergency proclamation to 20 more northwest Iowa counties.
The full list now includes Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Floyd, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Sioux, Webster, Winnebago, Woodbury, Worth, and Wright.
This comes as northwest Iowa responds to severe storms and flooding.
PREVIOUS (6/21/2024 @ 8:03 a.m.): Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered a disaster proclamation Saturday morning for Sioux County.
The order comes as much of the county is still responding to Friday’s severe weather and flooding.
With the orders. State resources will be open to help communities and residents recover from damages related to the severe weather.
Households will also be able to request assistance from the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program.
the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program allows households grants of up to $5,000 for those with incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level. Grants can be used tof home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses. Those intending to apply for these grants will need to keep any original receipts. For an application and more information on the grants, click here. Those applying have 45 days to submit a claim.
The Disaster Case Advocacy Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case advocates work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referrals to obtain a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program; it closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation. For information on the Disaster Case Advocacy Program, contact your local community action agency or visit iowacommunityaction.org.