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Trump approves Iowa disaster declaration

President Trump has approved a disaster declaration for most of Iowa after record-setting flood damage.  The White House announced Saturday afternoon the declaration clears the way for federal assistance in 61 of Iowa’s 99 counties.  Trump also declared a disaster in Nebraska earlier this week.

Individuals and businesses in Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, and Woodbury counties can apply for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs.  Federal funding is available in 56 other Iowa counties to State, tribal and eligible local governments as well as qualified private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency says damage assessments are continuing, and additional areas may be designated for assistance after the assessments are fully completed.
 
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance today by registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362)