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Disaster Assistance Information

Posted on 07. Feb, 2009 by admin in News and Links

Disaster Assistance Information

The majority of Iowa has sustained massive flood damage from the recent historic flooding. Help the victims recover from this catastrophic event by donating.

FEMA: Individuals and business owners who sustained losses can begin applying for assistance tomorrow by registering online at http://www.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

FEMA Website
FEMA Coordinates Federal Response to Midwest Disasters
After a Flood
Apply for Assistance

CDC: During a flood and its aftermath, there are some basic facts to remember that will help protect your personal health and safety.

What You Should Know
Keep Food and Water Safe
Reentering Your Flooded Home
Sanitation and Hygiene

Red Cross: The Red Cross is providing Iowa flood victims with shelter, food, counseling and other assistance. Donate at 1-800-HELP NOW or en espanol 1-800-257-7575 or online at www.redcross.org

The Red Cross will have cleaning supplies available for flood-affected residents beginning June 18. Daily distribution site times are 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM at sites located at Von Maur in Westdale Mall and at Sam’s Club parking lot on Blairs Ferry Road NE. Cleaning supplies will be provided to individual families. Contact Peter Teahen at 319-360-0716.

The Red Cross is currently distributing clean up kits to help Linn county residents to begin cleaning their homes and businesses. These kits include such items as rakes and mops for people to use in the clean up effort. These kits are available at Westdale Mall. The kits will also be distributed at the Wal-Mart store on Blairs Ferry Road NW.

The Red Cross Website
Grant Wood Chapter

Iowa Department of Human Services: DHS has several programs to help with the damage caused by flood and storms. This page contains information about the Individual Assistance Grant Program and scroll down for infomation about emergency food assistance programs.

DHS Website
Disaster Assistance

Iowa Concern Hotline: Iowans who need assistance or wish to volunteer with recovery efforts should contact the Iowa Concern Hotline at 1-800-447-1985. For the 24-hour NON-emergency flood information and volunteer line, call 211 from a land line or (319) 739-4211 from a cell phone or call 739-0586.

Johnson County Emergency Management: Dave C. Wilson, Coord., (319) 356-6028

Linn County Emergency Management: (319) 363-2671

Free Conseling Help Line for Flood Victims: OptumHealth announced that it is providing a free help line to people in Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin who are coping with the emotional consequences of recent floods affecting large portions of these states. Staffed by experienced master’s-level behavioral health specialists, the free help line offers assistance to callers seeking help in dealing with stress, anxiety and the grieving process. The toll-free help line number is 866-342-6892. It will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for as long as necessary. Service is free of charge. Resources and information are also available via the Internet at www.liveandworkwell.com.