Disaster Assistance

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DHS has several programs to help recover from unexpected disaster events. They are:

• Individual disaster assistance grant program. Latest counties and rules are below.
• Iowa unmet needs disaster grant program (to help recover from natural disasters of 2008). See below.
• Crisis counseling. Click here for more information.

Individual Disaster Assistance

This page provides information about applying for the state's disaster assistance grant program for people with low income. The grant program is automatically launched with a governor's declaration.

• Online (see specific event below)
• From your county Emergency Management Coordinator [ pdf]
• From your local DHS office.

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For information on Crisis Counseling Outreach or more documents for help in dealing with a disaster event click here.