[Council Bluffs, Iowa] – Persons impacted by April storms and June flooding in Pottawattamie County now have access to enhanced capabilities within the Iowa Disaster Case Advocacy Program (DCA). The DCA program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case advocates work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referrals to obtain a service or resource. There is no cost for this service or to connect with available resources.

Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management has approved this local request for enhanced support to residents impacted by disaster. “Our state partners are providing experienced case management staff that can provide support and guidance for those struggling through the recovery process,” said Doug Reed, Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Director. Reed says, ” This is a valuable resource for anyone impacted that still has needs or feels lost in the process; take advantage of this free service.”

Impacted residents in Pottawattamie County can start applying for this program now. In the near future, announcements will be made where you can also visit a DCA Specialist and other resources in person.

How to Apply for the Disaster Case Advocacy Program
· Call 515-675-1884
· Online at https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/disasters/individual-disaster-assistance-programs#disaster-case-advocacy-dca

Eligibility
· No income restrictions and there in no cost to the individual
· Household has disaster related needs that represent a burden that is unable to be resolved
· Household members are citizens or legally residing in the United States

For more information on disaster-related programs and resources available to Iowans, visit DisasterRecovery.iowa.gov.

Online Resource and Information Links
Pottawattamie County Emergency Management

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Iowa Legal Aid Disaster Relief Project

USDA Rural Development Disaster Assistance

Disaster Recovery Farm Interest Program

Flood Cleanup Resources

Health & Human Services Disaster Assistance

Iowa Disaster Housing Programs

Get connected to assistance for your ongoing and long-term disaster recovery needs by completing the online
Pottawattamie County Needs Assessment Survey.