Rebuild Iowa

Iowans experienced one of the most devastating series of natural disasters in our state’s history. Now, in true Iowa spirit, it’s time to rebuild.

The Rebuild Iowa Office (RIO) was established by Governor Chet Culver to coordinate the state-wide recovery effort after the historic floods, tornadoes and severe weather of 2008. The RIO works with all local, state and federal recovery partners to encourage cooperation and communication toward a holistic recovery approach and to ensure a successful recovery for Iowa.

The RIO, headed by Lt. Governor Patty Judge, is a state agency, with legal authority granted to it by the Governor in his June 27, 2008, Executive Order 7. The mission of the RIO is to ensure that the State of Iowa rebuilds safer, stronger and smarter than before from the catastrophic flooding and severe storms of 2008.

To help the state work towards a full recovery, the Rebuild Iowa Office is engaged in many diverse activities including the following:

• Community and Regional Recovery Planning
• Disaster Recovery Case Management Coordination
• Housing, Economic, Infrastructure and Environmental Recovery
• Communications and Constituent Services

Throughout its initiatives, the RIO is committed to a recovery and rebuilding process that is fair and equitable to everyone.

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Contact the Office:
502 E. Ninth St.
Wallace Building
Second Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 242-5004
Fax: (515) 242-5006
contact@rio.iowa.gov