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Disaster declaration for Clayton County

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Submitted by agreve on Wed, 07/24/2024 - 08:55

Gov. Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation on July 16 for Clayton County in response to severe weather and flooding beginning June 26, 2024.

The governor’s proclamation activated the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Iowa Disaster Case Advocacy program for Clayton County.

The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) may provide up to $7,000 of assistance, reimbursement and/or vendor voucher, for covered items to households with income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Households may be eligible for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and repair or replacement of personal items damaged by the severe storms and flooding. 

Applications must be submitted to the local community action office and must be received within 45 days of the date of the proclamation. The final day to apply is August 30, 2024.

The Iowa Disaster Case Advocacy (IDCA) program is to address serious needs to overcome disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case advocates work with customers to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance and referrals. There is no income eligibility requirement for Disaster Case Advocacy and there is no direct financial assistance provided by Disaster Case Advocacy. Disaster Case Advocacy closes 180 days from the disaster proclamation.

Individuals suffering loss of personal property or structural damage to their personal residence may contact Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation online at www.neicac.org. The IIAGP application can be downloaded from the Disaster Assistance page under Programs. Select “Chat with an Expert” on our website for more information or contact our Clayton County Family Services Office in Elkader: 563-245-2452, in Guttenberg: 563-380-3728 or our Corporate Office in Decorah: 563-382-8436.

Additionally, residents of Clayton County impacted by the recent severe storms and flooding are asked to report damage to help local and state officials better understand the damage sustained. Damage to property, roads, utilities, and other severe weather-related information may be reported to the Clayton County Emergency Management Office by phone: 563-245-3004 or email: ema@claytoncountyia.gov.

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