WASHINGTON DC (March 21, 2019) — Iowans, including families, farmers, and businesses, looking for resources or information following the devastating flooding in the state can find a frequently-updated page on Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley’s website at grassley.senate.gov/flooding. That information can also be found below.
Governor Kim Reynolds issued disaster proclamations for the following 43 counties:
- Butler, Cerro Gordo, Clayton, Hancock, Harrison, Humboldt, Ida, Iowa, Kossuth, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, O'Brien, Pottawattamie, Sioux, Webster, Winnebago, Winneshiek, Woodbury, Worth, and Wright in response to flooding and severe weather beginning March 13 and continuing. The application deadline is April 29, 2019.
- Adair, Bremer, Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dallas, Dickinson, Emmet, Fayette, Franklin, Fremont, Guthrie, Hardin, Plymouth, and Shelby in response to flooding and severe weather beginning March 13 and continuing. The application deadline is April 29, 2019.
- Crawford, Delaware, Page, Palo Alto, and Tama in response to flooding and severe weather beginning March 13 and continuing. The application deadline is May 2, 2019.
- Audubon and Marshall in response to flooding and severe weather beginning March 13 and continuing. The application deadline is May 4, 2019.
Learn more here about Iowa’s Individual Disaster Assistance Programs. Or call toll-free 866-434-4692.
For 24/7 disaster crisis counseling, call Iowa Concern Hotline at 800-447-1985.
Travelers: SAFETY FIRST! Obey all road closures and detours. For road updates, check here. Or, dial 511.
Iowa Farmers
Find your county Farm Service Agency office. Farmers may file for claims regarding livestock and crop loss.
Check here to learn more about USDA disaster assistance programs.
Livestock producers, check here for information regarding the USDA Livestock Indemnity Program.
To learn more about the USDA’s cost-share assistance to rehabilitate flooded farmland, check the Emergency Conservation Program.
With few exceptions, flood-soaked grain is not usable for feed or food. For proper management of flooded grain and hay, check here. Questions? Contact Randy Watts, Iowa Commercial Feed & Fertilizer Bureau, 515-242-6338.
For proper disposal information regarding flood-soaked grain, contact Theresa Stiner, DNR Solid Waste, 515-725-8315.
Flooded wells pose significant risk to public health. If you suspect your drinking water is contaminated, immediately stop using the water for drinking, making ice, cooking, and bathing. Check advisories here from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Iowa Households
The Iowa Department of Homeland Security requests all Iowans to report damage to property, roads, and utilities to inform damage assessment and assistance. Click learn more here.
For information how to return home safely after an evacuation, see this checklist from the federal EPA and CDC here.
The Iowa Department of Public Health updated its guide for frequently-asked questions regarding re-entering and drying out a flooded home, including information about food safety, damaged clothes, protecting pets, mold, sewage system, and much more. Learn more here.
For household debris-disposal, asbestos removal, and other public health and safety recommendations, learn more from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources here.
For information about flood-insurance coverage, contact the Iowa Insurance Division, 515.281.5705.
Be smart about home repair. State law prohibits price-gouging when a county has been declared a disaster area. Learn more from the Office of the Iowa Attorney General. Or call 515.281.5926.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Iowa’s reputation for lending assistance to neighbors and strangers in need is bringing sunshine to the mud and muck. Iowans looking for ways to help may check here for a list of Iowa’s county emergency coordinators.
Iowa Businesses
Iowa Western Community College is offering Iowa businesses affected by road closures or flooding with one-on-one assistance at no cost to help with recovery efforts, including filing claims and assessing damages. Learn more here.
Flood Insurance
Information on flood insurance can be found here.
