(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – In response to this year’s severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding experienced across Iowa, the State of Iowa has launched the Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program for Pottawattamie County.

This program is available to survivors whose homes were majorly damaged, destroyed, or deemed not habitable in counties currently under a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Individual and Public Assistance. The program will provide temporary sheltering in travel trailers or recreational vehicles to survivors who are unable to locate rental homes or apartments and agree to the terms and conditions of the program.

Iowans whose primary residence is Pottawattamie County must first apply for FEMA disaster assistance to be eligible for the housing program. The State of Iowa will determine if the home is majorly damaged, destroyed, or not habitable, and that it was the owner or renter’s pre-disaster primary residence.

You can register for FEMA Individual Assistance in the following ways:

• Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
• Call FEMA directly at 800-621-FEMA (3362)
• Download and use the FEMA app
• Visit any Disaster Recovery Center to apply or get application assistance

Homeowners must also have filed a claim with their insurance company and have received final approval or denial of their claim. Applicable FEMA and insurance documentation is requested as part of the application process, including, but not limited to their FEMA Individual Assistance case number.

To apply for the Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program:

• Application Portal: Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program (also at disasterrecovery.iowa.gov)

• Call Center Info: Phone Number: +1 608 480 8808
  • Toll-Free Number: 833 307 6030
  • Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM -8:00 PM; 7 days a week
  • TTY and Translation services available

Iowans seeking more information can visit  disasterrecovery.iowa.gov.