Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for 5 counties

Waterloo, IA – According to the statement, Governor Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Allamakee, Clayton, Harrison, Shelby, and Winneshiek counties in response to recent severe weather.

State officials said that the governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to, and recover from, the effects of this severe weather.  
 
The proclamation also activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for those five counties.

The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses.

Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery.

Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.