*OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR*
*Governor Kim Reynolds* ★ *Lt. Governor Adam Gregg*
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
CONTACT: Kollin Crompton, (515) 745-2840,
[email protected]
*Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Marion and Warren Counties*
DES MOINES -- Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for two counties in response to the April 4 severe weather. The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Marion and Warren counties.
In addition, the proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for those counties. 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. 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 Health & Human Services website at [link removed] [ [link removed] ]. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.
The Disaster Case Management Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case managers work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referral to obtain a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program; it closes 180 days from the date of the governor's proclamation. For information on the Disaster Case Management Program, contact your local community action association or visit www.iowacommunityaction.org [ [link removed] ].
Residents of counties impacted 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. This information will be collected by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and shared with local emergency management agencies. Damage may be reported at www.homeland security.iowa.gov [ [link removed] ].
A copy of the proclamation can be found here [ [link removed] ].
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