Disaster Assistance
Disasters have been declared for Des Moines and Lee County:
- Des Moines County – Storms on 8/4/23 (deadline to apply is 9/25/23).
- Lee County – Storms on 8/4/23 (deadline to apply is 9/20/23).
Online applications, more information, and links to the governor’s proclamations can be found here: https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/assistance/
Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) offers grants to families whose household’s annual income is at 200% or less of the federal poverty level ($29,160 for a household of one, $60,000 for a household of four). Each eligible household may receive up to $5,000 for items that qualify under one of the four categories: temporary housing, food assistance, personal property, and home repair. Supporting documentation is required.
Contact your local Community Action with questions Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm.
- Burlington: 319-753-2893
- Keokuk: 319-524-6383
- Fort Madison: 319-372-4471
