Disaster declarations expanded to more Iowa counties
BPC Staff Jul 3, 2019 | 8:23 pm
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128 wordsAll Latest News, Energy, Government Policy and LawThe Federal Emergency Management Agency has made additional assistance available to public entities and nonprofits impacted by severe weather between March 12 and June 15, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office announced. Floyd, Keokuk, and Wapello counties have been added to a disaster declaration issued by President Trump on March 23, bringing the total of Iowa counties eligible for federal assistance to 74. In addition, Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Madison County in response to severe weather beginning June 21 and continuing. 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 $41,560 for a family of three for storm repair or damage expenses. Click here for more information.