(Des Moines) Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Harrison County in response to severe winter storms that occurred on March 19, 2025. Gov. Reynolds’ proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe winter weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program. The proclamation is effective immediately and expires on April 26, 2025.
The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants up to $7,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of personal property 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 Homeland Security and Emergency Management website at https://homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/assistance. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to apply.
The Disaster Case Advocacy Program is a supportive program involving a partnership between a disaster-impacted household and a disaster case advocate. Disaster case advocates work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and serve as a primary point of contact assisting households in coordinating necessary services and resources to address disaster recovery needs. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program; it closes 180 days from the date of Gov. Reynolds’ proclamation. For information on the Disaster Case Advocacy Program, contact your local community action agency or visit iowacommunityaction.org.
For more information on disaster-related programs and resources available to Iowans, visit the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Department website at homelandsecurity.iowa.gov.
