Disaster Assistance
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DHS has several programs to help with the damage caused by unexpected disaster events. This page contains information about the Individual Assistance Grant Program and scroll down for infomation about coping with a disaster.
Individual Disaster Assistance
This page provides information about applying for the state's disaster assistance grant program for people with low income. The grant program is automatically launched with a governor's declaration. Applications for Iowa's Individual Assistance Grant Program are available:
Online applications can be printed out at your local library if necessary.
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By Governor Culver's Proclamation, beginning on September 24, 2008, residents of these counties:
- Des Moines
- Henry
- Lee
- Louisa
- Van Buren
are eligible for Iowa's disaster assistance program for families with limited income.
Application Deadline: November 8, 2008
Instructions for Completing the Disaster Assistance Application [ pdf]
Disaster Assistance Application [ pdf] - This form applies only to the severe weather event impacting the counties listed above in September 2008. Please refer to the instructions for details. The application must be filed by November 8, 2008.
See below for information regarding emergency food assistance. |
List of County Emergency Coordinators [ pdf]
For information on Crisis Counseling Outreach or more documents for help in dealing with a disaster event click here.
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