Allamakee County Gets Disaster Declaration in Wake of Recent Tornado

Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Allamakee County in response to severe weather that hit the area on June 17th.

The proclamation allows state resources to help with response and recovery efforts from the storms. It also activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program.

The disaster proclamation took effect immediately and will remain in place for 30 days unless it’s ended or extended.

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has confirmed that a tornado with EF2 winds speed of about 115 mph touched down last Wednesday (06.17) about 5.5 miles east-northeast of Waukon and moved on an east-southeast track before crossing the Mississippi River into Crawford County, Wisconsin. 

The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants up to $7,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of personal property or food and temporary housing expenses.

People seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery must provide original receipts.

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 get a service or resource.

There are no income requirements for this program. It closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation.

People can find the Disaster Assistance Request Form and instructions on the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website at homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/assistance.

***Picture of tornado is stock photo, not the tornado that impacted Allamakee County