STAY IN TOUCH WITH FEMA [https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240731/stay-touch-fema] Release Date: Juillet 31, 2024 Iowans affected by recent tornadoes, storms and flooding should stay in touch with FEMA to ensure their disaster assistance process stays on track. FEMA funding is available to homeowners and renters in ADAIR, ADAMS, BUENA VISTA, CEDAR, CHEROKEE, CLARKE, CLAY, DICKINSON, EMMET, HARRISON, HUMBOLDT, JASPER, LYON, MILLS, MONTGOMERY, O’BRIEN, OSCEOLA, PALO ALTO, PLYMOUTH, POLK, POTTAWATTAMIE, RINGGOLD, SHELBY, SIOUX, STORY, UNION and WOODBURY counties.  You can call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 and check on the status of your application. Your application could be missing information that may prevent it from being completed. You should also update any new contact information as soon as possible, as FEMA may need to reach you to update your application or get additional information. You may update contact information by: * Visiting DisasterAssistance.gov [https://www.disasterassistance.gov/] * Calling FEMA directly at 800-621-FEMA (3362) * Using the FEMA app [https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products] * Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center. Go to FEMA.gov/DRC [https://usfema-my.sharepoint.com/personal/0345943705_fema_dhs_gov/Documents/Desktop/WS-%20IA%204779,4784%20&%204796/FEMA.gov/DRC] to find a DRC near you. All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or with access and functional needs. They are equipped with assistive and adaptive technology such as amplified phones, caption phones, video phones, wheelchair ramps and other resources to help ensure all applicants can access resources. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: http;//www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU&wzRiByhi. [https://usfema-my.sharepoint.com/personal/0345943705_fema_dhs_gov/Documents/Desktop/http;/www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU&wzRiByhi] Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. Press 2 for Spanish.