Thank You to Sieda for handling the case management for these programs. You must register within 45 days of the declaration (June 28th) to receive benefits from the Individual Assistance program.
On June 28 and 30, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for three counties in Sieda’s core service area in response to severe weather beginning June 24 and continuing. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for Davis, Van Buren, and Wapello counties. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level or a maximum annual income of $43,920 for a family of three. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Human Services website. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim. Disaster Case Management is a program to address serious needs to overcome a disaster-related hardship, injury or adverse condition. Disaster case managers work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice and referral to obtain a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program; it closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation. For information on the Disaster Case Management Program, contact Sieda Community Action, 725 W. Second St., Ottumwa, 641-682-8741 or visit www.sieda.org or www.iowacommunityaction.org.
To begin the application process, contact Sieda Community Action at 800-622-8340 or:
Sieda Davis County Resource Center
203 S. Madison Street
Bloomfield, Iowa 52537
641-664-1911
Sieda Van Buren County Resource Center
902 4th Street
Keosauqua, Iowa 52565
319-293-3722
Sieda Wapello County Resource Center
725 W. Second Street
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
641-682-8741
