(Council Bluffs) The Iowa Long-term Disaster Recovery Center in Pottawattamie County has transitioned to in-person Disaster Case Advocacy.
Disaster Case Advocates will be at the Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Agency (205 S Main Street in Council Bluffs)on Wednesdays, starting February 5, between 9 AM and 3 PM. No appointment is necessary. Representatives from FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will be available through your case advocate or their regular disaster recovery phone numbers.
If you need to meet with your case advocate in person at another day and time, you may contact your case advocate to set up an appointment.
Additional Ways to Reach a Disaster Case Advocate
-Call 515-675-1884, Monday – Sunday, 7 AM – 7 PM
-Email DisasterCaseAdvocacy@iowa.gov
Not Enrolled in the Iowa Disaster Case Advocacy Program? If you were impacted by the disasters in the spring and summer of 2024, you may apply online for this free advocacy assistance at homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/assistance, or at this link DCA Online Form.
Advocates can support you with:
- Navigating FEMA, Insurance, SBA, and other processes
- Applying for programs and assistance
- Identifying and accessing new resources
- Developing a home repair or rebuild plan
- Creating a unique recovery plan with steps to reach your recovery goals
- And more, based on your disaster-related needs
