DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Friday, issued a disaster proclamation for Jefferson, Lee, and Wapello counties in response to severe weather that occurred on June 29. The governor’s proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program in these counties.

The proclamation opens up certain state resources for disaster recovery, as well as relief grants of up to $5,000 for households earning up to 200% of the poverty level. More information on applying for disaster relief grants can be found on the state’s website. Victims of the storms have 45 days to apply.

As part of the new organizational structure for state government, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will be the administering agency for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program (formerly known as the Disaster Case Management Program). Previously, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services had administered these programs.