15 additional counties affected by strong storms and flooding now available for state assistance
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after Governor Branstad issued a disaster declaration for additional counties in Iowa. People who qualify in Appanoose, Clinton, Davis, Decatur, Des Moines, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Marion, Monroe, Ringgold, Van Buren, Wapello, Warren and Wayne Counties are now able to apply for state grants to help with home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and for the expense of temporary housing. Previously, disaster declarations were made for Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Lee, Mahaska, Muscatine, Scott and Washington Counties.
"I am pleased with the Governor`s actions to make assistance available to those who have seen damage from the recent storms and flooding. I will continue work with local communities and the State to ensure those with significant property damage get the help they need."
For more information, Iowans should visit www.dhs.iowa.gov and click on the Disaster Assistance link.
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