By Hola Iowa
Residents in Jasper, Osceola, Polk and Story counties may qualify for state disaster assistance after severe weather that began June 29 and continued into July.
A state disaster proclamation is active for the four counties and allows state resources to support storm response and recovery. The proclamation took effect immediately on July 6 and remains active for 30 days unless it is ended or extended earlier.
The assistance includes the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program. Both programs are available in the affected counties while the state recovery period remains open.
Grants can cover repairs, food and temporary housing
The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $7,000 for households with incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level.
The money can be used for home repairs, car repairs, replacement of personal property or food, and temporary housing expenses tied to storm recovery.
Original receipts are required for residents seeking reimbursement for actual expenses. Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management states that applications for the grant program are accepted for 45 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation.
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Disaster case advocacy has no income limit
The Disaster Case Advocacy Program is also active for Jasper, Osceola, Polk and Story counties.
The program is designed for serious needs tied to disaster-related hardship, injury or adverse conditions. Disaster case advocates work with residents on a recovery plan and connect them with services, referrals and resources.
The advocacy program has no income eligibility requirement. It closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation.
The affected counties are in central and northwest Iowa
The proclamation covers Polk County, home to Des Moines and much of the state’s largest metro area; Story County, which includes Ames; Jasper County, east of the Des Moines metro; and Osceola County in northwest Iowa.
The severe weather began June 29 and continued after that date. State assistance is tied to storm response and recovery in the four counties listed in the proclamation.
The Disaster Assistance Request Form and instructions are available through the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The agency also maintains disaster program information for Iowans seeking recovery resources after storms, flooding or other emergencies.
Applications for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program are accepted for 45 days from the July 6 proclamation date. Disaster Case Advocacy remains available for 180 days from that date.
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