Scott County is among nine Iowa counties in a disaster proclamation by Gov. Kim Reynolds that allows qualifying residents to receive state assistance following Wednesday’s heavy rain.
The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Kossuth, Lyon, Osceola, Palo Alto, Scott and Story.
The proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents of the nine counties. This 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 $41,560 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.
Individuals or families needing assistance can contact the
Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program. Forms are available on-line at
http://dhs.iowa.gov/disaster-assistance-programs.
Application forms may be obtained in-person and submitted to:
Community Action of Eastern Iowa
500 E. 59th St.
Davenport, IA 52806
563-324-3236
Questions may also be directed to the Scott County Emergency Management Agency at 563-484-3050.
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 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.