Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued disaster proclamation following storms

On Friday Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 11 Counties including Iowa in response to continuing severe weather that started on June 5.  Governor Reynolds’ proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of these storms and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program for the affected counties.  The proclamation is effective immediately and will remain in effect for 30 days unless terminated or extended.  The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants up to $7,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level for home or car repairs, replacement of personal property or food, and temporary housing expenses.  The Disaster Case Advocacy Program assists clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referrals to obtain a service or resource.