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Long-term Disaster Recovery Centers and call center closed for the Fourth of July

Long-term Disaster Recovery Centers and call center closed for the Fourth of July. Opening next business day.

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July 2, 2025
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fireworks in sky behind a red and white table
Disaster Assistance
Partner News

SBA Offers Relief to Iowa Private Nonprofits Affected by March Storms

The SBA announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to Iowa private nonprofit organizations affected by the March 19 severe winter storm.

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June 9, 2025
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SBA Disaster Assistance
Disaster Assistance
HSEM News

Disaster Case Advocate In-person Assistance to Open in Sioux County

A DCA Assistance Center is opening on Tues., June 10 in Sioux Co. to provide 1-on-1 help to people affected by June 16-July 23, 2024 severe storms & flooding.

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June 6, 2025
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DCA Center Opening. Hawarden City Hall.
Disaster Assistance
Presidential Declaration

Gov. Reynolds announces approval of Presidential Disaster Declaration

Gov. Reynolds announced the approval of a Presidential Disaster Declaration request for 4 Western Iowa counties for March 19, 2025 severe weather damage.

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May 21, 2025
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Snow plow clearing deep snow. State of Iowa county map with Crawford, Harrison, Monona, and Woodbury Counties highlighted.
Disaster Assistance
Partner News

Gov. Reynolds signs SF 619, disaster relief bill into law

Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF 619, a disaster assistance bill, into law.

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April 22, 2025
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Collage of tornado damage and flooding in Iowa with quote, "Today, I sign this legislation to streamline our disaster assistance process & make it easier for Iowans to get the help they need as soon as possible.” --Gov. Reynolds
Disaster Assistance
Partner News

Gov. Reynolds issues statement on Iowa House & Senate passing disaster assistance bill

Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa House and Senate passing SF 619.

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April 17, 2025
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Tornado damage and flooding disasters from 2024. Gov. Reynolds photo and quote, “I look forward to signing the disaster relief bill when it gets to my desk, helping protect Iowans from future emergencies.”
Disaster Assistance
HSEM News

Temporary Sheltering Program for Last Spring’s Severe Storms to Conclude in May

Temporary Sheltering Program for Last Spring’s Severe Storms to Conclude in May.

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April 3, 2025
Disaster Assistance
Disaster Proclamation

Gov. Reynolds announces start of application period for state housing programs for disaster-impacted communities

Governor Reynolds announced that applications are now being accepted for state housing programs she launched during a press conference last week.  

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July 15, 2024
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Man uses hammer on house roof. Text: State Disaster Housing Programs. Iowa county map with highlighted counties: Adair, Adams, Buena Vista, Cedar, Cherokee, Clarke, Clay, Emmet, Harrison, Jasper, Lyon, Mills, Montgomery, O’Brien, Plymouth, Polk, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby, Sioux, Story, Union and Woodbury.
Disaster Assistance

Individual Disaster Assistance Programs

The IIAGP and DCA programs are activated when the Governor issues a disaster proclamation turning on IIAGP and DCA for the affected counties.

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Man and woman stand in the yard and look at their tornado damaged home.
Disaster Assistance

Assistance for Individuals, Agricultural Producers & Nonprofits

Programs to help agricultural producers, farms, small businesses, and non-profits recover from disasters.

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Grain bins destroyed by August 2020 derecho.
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