[COUNCIL BLUFFS] – Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Coordinator Doug Reed reminds residents in the County, that “Late yesterday (Thursday), Governor Kim Reynolds issued a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for counties impacted by severe weather beginning June 14, 2022. Included were Pottawattamie, Mills, Cerro Gordo, Greene, and Hardin Counties.”

Reed says “Although Pottawattamie County had minimal damages throughout the county and response to impacts were handled by local resources, inclusion in the Governor’s Proclamation provides access to two programs for those with significant financial hardships that may have suffered impacts from the severe weather. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) and Iowa Disaster Case Management Program are now available to qualifying individuals or households. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with significant financial hardships and funds can be requested to assist with disaster-related needs such as home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses.”

The IIAGP is a program of the Iowa Department of Human Services and locally managed by West Central Community Action. To see if you qualify or for other program information, visit https://dhs.iowa.gov/disaster-assistance-programs or www.iowacommunityaction.org.