Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for seven counties in response to severe weather beginning August 10th and continuing. The governor’s proclamation activated the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) for qualifying residents and the Iowa Disaster Case Management (IDCM) program.
Individuals suffering losses of personal property or having structural damage to their personal residence may contact the local SCICAP Clarke County outreach office located 114 South Fillmore in Osceola, phone 641-342-2101. The South Central Iowa Community Action Program with its central office located in Chariton serves Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe and Wayne Counties.
The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) may provide up to $5,000 of assistance, reimbursement and/or vendor voucher, for covered items to households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Applications must be made through SCICAP Clarke County outreach coordinator Troy McBroom at the Clarke County community action outreach office. You may be eligible for repair or replacement of items damaged by storms/flooding. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of proclamation to submit a claim which is September 25, 2020.
The Iowa Disaster Case Management (IDCM) program is to address serious needs to overcome disaster-related hardship, injury or adverse conditions. Disaster case managers work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance and referrals. There is no income eligibility requirement for Disaster Case Management and there is no direct financial assistance provide by Disaster Case Management. Disaster Case Management closes 180 days from the disaster proclamation or February 8, 2021.
Additionally, individuals affected by the storms/flooding are encouraged to report their damage/losses to their county Emergency Management office.