
Other key sites to visit for flood recovery updates: Iowa DNR Iowa Department of Public Health Iowa State Extension	______________________________________________________________________ Deadline Extension for FEMA Individual Assistance The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the deadline to apply for federal individual assistance to Sept 27, 2008. Individual assistance allows eligible homeowners, renters, business owners and non-profit organizations to recover from the effects of severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began May 25. For a list of counties across the state that have been approved for Individual Assistance click here. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses can apply for assistance online here or can call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-426-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. DISASTER ASSISTANCE For homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding beginning May 25 Apply by Phone 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) (TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech- or hearing-impaired) Or apply online at www.fema.gov Please have the following information available when you call: A phone number and a reliable alternate in case we need to call you back Address of the damaged property Brief description of damages Social Security number Insurance information (if you have insurance) Current mailing address Bank Account Information If you are eligible for disaster assistance, you may choose to have the assistance check deposited directly into your bank account. Government disaster assistance covers basic needs only and will not normally compensate you for your entire loss. If you have insurance, the government may help pay for basic needs not covered under your insurance policy. Some disaster aid does not have to be paid back, while other assistance may come in the form of loans. After registering with FEMA, if you have questions about Other Needs Assistance (ONA) including repairs or replacement of personal property, repair or replacement of an essential vehicle, moving and storage expenses, disaster–related medical, dental and funeral expenses, or miscellaneous expenses. Call 1-866-434-4692 Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or economic status. Anyone who believes he or she has been discriminated against should contact the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 for the speech- or hearing-impaired.
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Other key sites to visit for
flood recovery updates:

Iowa DNR

Iowa Department of Public Health

Iowa State Extension

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Deadline Extension for FEMA Individual Assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the deadline to apply for federal individual assistance to Sept 27, 2008. Individual assistance allows eligible homeowners, renters, business owners and non-profit organizations to recover from the effects of severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began May 25. For a list of counties across the state that have been approved for Individual Assistance click here. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses can apply for assistance online here or can call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-426-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE
For homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding beginning May 25

Apply by Phone
1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)

(TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech- or hearing-impaired)

Or apply online at www.fema.gov

Please have the following information available when you call:
A phone number and a reliable alternate in case we need to call you back
Address of the damaged property
Brief description of damages
Social Security number
Insurance information (if you have insurance)
Current mailing address
*Bank Account Information

*If you are eligible for disaster assistance, you may choose to have the assistance check deposited directly into your bank account.

Government disaster assistance covers basic needs only and will not normally compensate you for your entire loss. If you have insurance, the government may help pay for basic needs not covered under your insurance policy. Some disaster aid does not have to be paid back, while other assistance may come in the form of loans.

After registering with FEMA, if you have questions about Other Needs Assistance (ONA) including repairs or replacement of personal property, repair or replacement of an essential vehicle, moving and storage expenses, disaster–related medical, dental and funeral expenses, or miscellaneous expenses.

Call 1-866-434-4692 Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or economic status.
Anyone who believes he or she has been discriminated against should contact the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 for the speech- or hearing-impaired.