Greene County was among 14 counties named in a disaster proclamation by Gov Kim Reynolds late Tuesday afternoon.
The proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from severe weather Monday. Counties include in addition to Greene are Benton, Cedar, Clarke, Hardin, Iowa, Jasper, Linn, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Tama and Washington. Boone, Clinton, Dallas, Johnson, Marshall and Story counties were named in a disaster proclamation earlier Tuesday.
The proclamation also activates the Iowa Individual Assistance grant program for qualifying residents, along with the disaster case management program.
The Iowa Individual Assistance grant program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level or a maximum annual income of $43,440 for a family of three. 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 actual expenses related to storm recovery.
The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Human Services website. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.
Disaster case management is a program to address serious needs to overcome a disaster-related hardship, injury or adverse condition. Disaster case managers work with clients to create a disaster recover plan and provide guidance, advice and referral to obtains a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for the program; it closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation.
Persons who want information about disaster case management can contact visit iowacommunityaction.com
Iowa residents of counties implanted by the recent severe weather are asked to report damage to help local and state officials better understand the damage sustained. Damage to property, roads, utilities and other storm-related information may be reported. The information will be collected by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergencty Management Andy shared with local emergency management agencies.
