One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance
**Updated October 15, 2024**
DR-4796-IA NR 039
State Media Contact: (402) 326-3179
FEMA Media Contact: (816) 283-7095
News Release
One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance
Des Moines, Iowa — Iowans affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024, have until Oct. 22, 2024, to apply for FEMA assistance.
If you had flood related damage or storm-caused expenses or are self-employed and live in Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Humboldt, Lyon, Monona, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pottawattamie, Scott, Sioux and Woodbury counties, FEMA assistance can provide grants to help cover temporary housing, home repairs and other disaster related needs. U.S. Small Business Administration provides loans to help cover home repairs and other disaster-related needs along with business impacts.
How to apply with FEMA:
§ Visiting DisasterAssistance.gov
§ Calling FEMA directly at 800-621-FEMA (3362)
§ Downloading and use the FEMA app.
Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI.
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. For Spanish, press 2. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters.
*Updated 09/05/24*
News Release
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Scott County
DES MOINES, Iowa — FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center on Thursday, Sept. 5 in Scott County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding this spring.
Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications.
The DRC will open on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. at:
Scott County
Former Davenport Fire Station
3506 N Harrison St.
Davenport, IA 52806
Open daily 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Closed on Sunday.
To save time, apply online or by phone before visiting a Disaster Recovery Center by:
- Visiting DisasterAssistance.gov
- Calling FEMA directly at 800-621-FEMA (3362)
- Using the FEMA app
All DRCs are subject to temporarily closures with no notice due to weather.
All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or with access and functional needs. They are equipped with assistive and adaptive technology such as amplified phones, caption phones, video phones, wheelchair ramps and other resources to help ensure all applicants can access resources.
Anyone using a relay service, such as a video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI.
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. Press 2 for Spanish. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
Information Copied from FEMA’s Press Release – See Attached
FEMA’s Registration Flyer (how to register) is attached as well.
Sept. 4, 2024
DR-4796-IA
NR 025
State Media Contact: (515) 725-3231
FEMA Media Contact: (816) 283-7095
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters.
August 29th, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEMA Individual Assistance for Scott County Residents
Scott County has been added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance (support for the public) as of Wednesday, August 28, 2024. FEMA has arrived in Scott County and is working to assess the needs of residents impacted by either the river flooding or derecho/tornado on July 15, 2024.
Key information for residents:
- FEMA Staff in the Community:
- FEMA personnel will be visiting neighborhoods door-to-door.
- For your safety, all FEMA staff will be wearing vests labeled “FEMA” and carrying government ID cards.
- Please ensure they have both the vest and ID before allowing them onto your property or into your home. They will gladly show their credentials.
- What FEMA Will Not Do:
- FEMA staff will not enter your home, fenced areas, or garages without your permission.
- They will not ask for money or request payment for their services.
- FEMA staff will not try to sell you anything.
- Communication:
- FEMA will manage casework and provide media updates.
- Scott County EMA will share all relevant information with media outlets and on our Facebook page.
- Disaster Recovery Center (DRC):
- FEMA is working to establish a Disaster Recovery Center where residents can meet with FEMA representatives in person. Further details will be shared as soon as the location is confirmed.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Brian Payne
Director of Operations
563.484.3056
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Posted:
October 15, 2024