(Pottawattamie County) Pottawattamie County officials say the damage caused by the April 26 tornadoes is estimated at $20,916,438.00, including $12,213,237.00 in Minden.
Craig Carlsen, Public Relations Manager, says assessments on damage across the county continue but are starting to validate the full scope of the tornado damage.
Below is a table of the property damage by the numbers, excluding public infrastructure.
Pottawattamie Countywide Residential Commercial Total
Impacted Properties 259 43 302
Destroyed Properties 73 23 96
Majorly Damaged Properties 51 3 54
Minor and Affected Properties 135 17 152
Cost $19, 026,209 $37,979.00 $19,064,188
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Minden
Impacted Properties 151 43 194
Destroyed Properties 42 23 65
Majorly Damaged Properties 31 3 34
Minor and Affected Properties 78 17 95
Cost $10,375,258 $37,979.00 $10,413,237
Meanwhile, power is restored to all homes and businesses capable of receiving it in Minden. The State of Iowa partnered with Minden to obtain contract services for a temporary water treatment plant and a debris removal contract to expedite recovery.
Pottawattamie County Officials emphasize the importance of residential and business property owners submitting their damages to the Pottawattamie County Emergency Management website. The reports provide vital information that supports the request for federal assistance to homeowners and business owners. The damage reporting portal can be found at pcema-ia.org.
The Muli-Agency Resource Center will be in Minden today from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the United Church of Christ to meet various needs of Pottawattamie County Residents impacted by the Tornado outbreak.
