Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for 11 Iowa counties following severe weather that began on June 5 and continues to impact parts of the state.
The proclamation covers Adams, Dubuque, Madison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Taylor, Union, and Wapello counties. It allows state resources to be used for response and recovery efforts and activates two assistance programs designed to help affected residents.
Under the proclamation, eligible residents may apply for assistance through the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program. The program provides grants of up to $7,000 for qualifying households with incomes at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Funds may be used for home and vehicle repairs, replacement of damaged personal property or food, and temporary housing expenses. Residents seeking reimbursement for storm-related costs must provide original receipts.
The proclamation also activates the Disaster Case Advocacy Program, which helps individuals and families recover from disaster-related hardships. Case advocates work directly with affected residents to develop recovery plans and connect them with available services and resources. There are no income requirements to participate in the program. Assistance through the program will remain available for 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation.
The disaster proclamation takes effect immediately and will remain in place for 30 days unless it is extended or ended earlier by the governor.
Applications and instructions for disaster assistance are available through the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Additional information on disaster recovery programs and emergency preparedness can also be found through the department and the state’s Ready Iowa program.
