Des Moines, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds, today (Friday) issued a disaster proclamation for Howard County in response to the April 12 severe weather. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to, and recover from, the effects of this severe weather in Howard County.

In addition, the proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for Howard County. 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 for a family of three. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses.

The Disaster Case Management Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions.