RIO produces Iowa Recovery Times
Release Date: October 22, 2008
Release Number: 1763-202
» More Information on Iowa Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Rebuild Iowa Office (RIO) officials are pleased to announce that the "Iowa Recovery Times" is now available.
The informative guide is targeted at Iowans impacted by this year's storms, tornadoes and floods that struck the state beginning May 25. The newsletter includes feature articles that discuss and explain an array of topics centered on recovery and rebuilding efforts. Some of the topics in the October 15 issue include:
- Individual Assistance application deadline
- How to spot a "scammer" as you rebuild your home
- Why flood insurance is important and how to purchase it
- Frequently asked hazard mitigation questions
- The importance of rebuilding to mitigate damages in the future
- How to build a tornado "strong room"
- Tips for teachers of destroyed schools
- State and federal phone numbers and Web sites that put you in touch with the vital information you need
- A description and overview of the state's Rebuild Iowa Office
As the state moves forward in rebuilding a safer, stronger and smarter Iowa, ensuring that residents are informed remains a critical piece. The Iowa Recovery Times is one of the many communications vehicles that the RIO and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are using to disseminate information.
"We wanted to get useful information out to Iowans in an informative, yet easy to read, way," said RIO spokesperson Tina Potthoff. "Iowa Recovery fits that need."
The newsletter, which is produced in cooperation with FEMA, can be viewed on line at www.rio.iowa.gov.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 28-Oct-2008 15:19:33