Governor Reynolds signs a proclamation of disaster emergency
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation for two Iowa counties.
Gov. Reynolds issued the proclamation of disaster emergency for the counties of Osceola and Palo Alto on June 13 in response to the severe weather that impacted the counties on June 11.
This proclamation allows Iowans to use state resources to recover and respond to the damages following the severe weather. The proclamation also activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program as well as the Disaster Case Advocacy Program in the affected counties.
Gov Reynolds Proclamation of Disaster Emergency June 13Download
This proclamation is set to expire on July 13. For more information about the proclamation itself, read the attached PDF or visit the linked version.
The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program put in place will grant up to $7,000 for households who have incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level. According to the Governor's office, these funds are to be used for 'home or car repairs, replacement of personal property or food, and temporary housing expenses.' The application and instructions for it are available on the disaster assistance page of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website.
Anyone who wants to apply for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program has 45 days, or July 28, from the date of the proclamation to apply.
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The other assistance program Gov. Reynolds put into place was the Disaster Care Advocacy Program. This program addressed similar things to the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program, but has differing requirements. The Governor's office said the Disaster Care Advocacy Program has no income eligibility requirements, and it closes 180 days, or December 10, from the date of proclamation.
Anyone who wants to apply or learn more about this program is asked to visit their local community action association or visit the Iowa Community Action website.
People who want to get more general information on disaster-related programming and resources in Iowa to go to the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department website.
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