Residents in two local counties will be able to utilize state resources to help them recover from the severe storms earlier this month.
Governor Terry Branstad has issued a disaster proclamation for Guthrie and Adair Counties due to the severe weather and heavy rains that occurred on September 9th. They join Ringgold and Warren Counties who were also listed in the proclamation, activating the Iowa Individual Assistance Program.
This makes grants available of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level, or a maximum annual income of $39,580 for a family of free.
The funds are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food and for the expense of temporary housing.
Anyone applying for a grant needs to have original receipts for reimbursement. The application window will be open for 45 days. We’ve included a link to the instructions in this story on our website.