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Disaster proclamation issued for 10 Iowa counties

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 10 counties in response to heavy rains, hail, straight-line winds, tornadoes, widespread flooding, and flas...

DES MOINES- Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 10 counties in response to heavy rains, hail, straight-line winds, tornadoes, widespread flooding, and flash flooding.

As of May 29, the governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for Clinton, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Lee, Louisa, Marion, Scott, Wapello and Wayne 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 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. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Human Services website. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.

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.

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