O’Brien County, Iowa — O’Brien County is one of four Iowa counties included in a disaster proclamation issued by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, in response to the severe weather on July 5th.
The governor’s proclamation for O’Brien, Emmet, Hancock and Winnebago counties allows state resources to be utilized to respond to, and recover from, the effects of this severe weather. In addition, the proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for the four 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 for a family of three. 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. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Human Services website by CLICKING HERE. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim. The Disaster Case Management Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case managers work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referral to obtain a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program; it closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation. For information on the Disaster Case Management Program, contact your local community action association or visit www.iowacommunityaction.org.
For more information in O’Brien County, contact the O’Brien County Outreach Center, PO Box 462 140 2nd St SE Primghar, IA 51245. Or call (712) 957-1023 from 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday.
