07/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/25/2024 15:41
Osceola and Pottawattamie counties have been added to the recent flooding declaration of June 16-July 23. Pottawattamie was initially designated for disaster assistance after the severe storms and tornadoes April 26-27, 2024.
FEMA teams will begin visiting neighborhoods in the additional counties to help survivors of record flooding in northeast and northwest Iowa.
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams work in coordination with state and county emergency management.
FEMA can provide money to eligible applicants for help with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance.
The teams help survivors apply with FEMA and address immediate and emerging needs. They also provide application status updates and referrals to community resources.
FEMA staff can easily be identified by their federal photo identification and FEMA clothing. Residents are encouraged to ask for official photo ID before providing personal information.
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. Press 2 for Spanish.
Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI.
FEMA is offering a wide variety of help to people affected by the recent severe weather. Every homeowner and renter who suffered damage is encouraged to apply.
FEMA can provide money to eligible applicants for help with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance.
Money provided by FEMA does not have to be repaid and may include: