DES MOINES, IOWA (September 25, 2024) — The Scott County Disaster Recovery Center, located at 3506 N Harrison St, Davenport, Iowa, will close permanently on September 28, 6PM. The Disaster Recovery Centers in Clay and Sioux Counties will be open 9:30AM–5:30PM, Monday through Saturday, beginning September 30.

They are located at:

Clay County

Spencer City Hall

City Council Chambers

101 W Fifth St

Spencer, IA 51301

Sioux County

City Park Shelter House

1013 13th Ave

Rock Valley, IA 51247

 

Residents can also register for disaster assistance by:

If you had flood related damage or storm-caused expenses or are self-employed and live in Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Humboldt, Lyon, Monona, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pottawattamie, Scott, Sioux, and Woodbury counties, FEMA assistance can provide grants to help cover temporary housing, home repairs, and other disaster-related needs. US Small Business Administration provides loans to help cover home repairs and other disaster-related needs along with business impacts.

Anyone using a relay service, such as a video-relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service, or others, can give FEMA number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. Press two for Spanish. If you use a relay service, such as video-relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service, or others, give FEMA the number for that service.

FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

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