Correctionville, Iowa — More than three months after historic flooding hit northwest Iowa, residents in one community still need help — and they’re getting it. When the Little Sioux River hit record levels, half of Correctionville’s 300 houses ended up with some damage, including Mayor Ken Bauer’s home.
Bauer says his town pulled together for the clean-up that took about a month. The focus on recovery continues, as FEMA and non-profits met Tuesday with residents who are still trying to repair their properties and lives. Woodbury County Emergency Management Director Michael Montino says he’s proud of the strong support.
In addition to some 150 homes being impacted by water or sewage in Correctionville, Montino says other damage in Woodbury County included 150 homes in Sioux City and 30 properties in the tiny town of Smithland — population 181.
The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance in Woodbury and 14 other western Iowa counties is October 22nd.
