A state disaster proclamation has been issued for Chickasaw and Wright counties in response to storms and flooding.
Governor Kim Reynolds’ proclamation will activate state resources to respond to and recover from the effects of severe weather on July 4th and after.
Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program, which provides grants for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses.
As of July 1, the award amount for that program has increased from $5,000 to $7,000, although the increase is not retroactive.
The Disaster Case Advocacy Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. It closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation
Details on the program are listed below:
Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program which provides grants for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for storm recovery expenses. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/assistance. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.
As of July 1, the award amount for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program has increased from $5,000 to $7,000. This increase is not retroactive.
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. The program has no income eligibility requirements for this program and 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.
You can find a copy of the proclamation by clicking here.
