The names of the two remaining victims. Disaster funds from FEMA are now available for Greenfield and several other communities affected by Tuesday's storm. President Joe Biden approved a presidential major disaster declaration for those four counties, which also include Polk and Story counties. Residents can apply for FEMA's Individual Assistance Program, which can help with housing, replacement of personal property and medical expenses.
President Biden approves Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for tornado-hit Iowa counties
Updated: May 24, 2024 5:12 PM CDT
President Joe Biden approved a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for four Iowa counties following the deadly storms that struck the state on Tuesday. Related video above: Disaster relief funds now available Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced the approval of the declaration on Friday, thanking President Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for quickly processing the request. “This assistance is critical to Iowa's recovery process,” Governor Reynolds said in a statement. How to apply for FEMA assistance after Iowa tornadoes The declaration affects four Iowa counties: Adair, Polk, Story and Montgomery. According to the announcement, residents of these counties can apply for FEMA's Individual Assistance Program, which includes assistance with housing, replacement of personal property, medical expenses and legal services. To apply for assistance, call 1-800-621-3362 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily. You can also register online here or on the FEMA app. For assistance for businesses and nonprofits, the Small Business Association provides information on loans online.
President Joe Biden approved a presidential major disaster declaration for four Iowa counties following the deadly storms that hit the state on Tuesday.
Related video above: Disaster relief funds now available
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the approval of the declaration on Friday, thanking President Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for quickly processing the request.
“This assistance is critical to Iowa's recovery process,” Reynolds said in a statement.
How to apply for FEMA assistance after a tornado in Iowa
The declaration affects four Iowa counties: Adair, Polk, Story and Montgomery. Residents of these counties can apply for FEMA's Individual Assistance Program, which can include assistance with housing, replacement of personal property, medical bills, legal services and more, according to the announcement.
People can apply for assistance by calling 1-800-621-3362 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily, or they can register online here or on the FEMA app.
For assistance related to businesses and nonprofits, the Small Business Association provides loan information online.
