Seven Counties Declared State Disaster Areas After Storms

(Des Moines, IA) — Governor Reynolds has issued disaster proclamations for seven Iowa counties. The proclamations come after Tuesday night’s storms which had high winds, hail, and spawned several tornadoes. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to needs and aid recovery in Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Humboldt, Mitchell, Pocahontas, Winneshiek, and Worth counties. The proclamation also activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents. While there was a lot of damage, there have so far been no reports of injuries in the storms.