FEMA is opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Shelby, Story and Union counties to provide one-on-one help to Iowans affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding this spring:
News, Media & Events: Iowa
Preparedness Tips
A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is hiring Iowa residents to support the severe weather recovery efforts.
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State, federal and local agencies, in conjunction with farming industry groups, will host a one-day Agriculture Recovery Center in Pottawattamie County noon to 8 p.m. June 13 to help Iowans recover from spring tornado and storm damage.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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Iowa Disaster Agriculture Resource Guide
Communities Eligible for Suspension Effective on May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024: Iowa, South Dakota, and Washington
Effective April 11, 2024 - Suspension of Community Eligibility
Alaska, Colorado, Iowa, and Wisconsin
Effective February 22, 2024 - Suspension of Community Eligibility
4732-DR-IA Initial Public Notice
Iowa; FEMA-4732-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4732-DR; Iowa as a result of flooding during the period of April 24 to May 13, 2023.
Iowa; Building Collapse - Denial
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for the State of Iowa's Denial on August 12, 2023, as a result of a building collapse on May 28, 2023.
Suspension Notice 092123
Letter of Final Determination: Sept. 21, 2023
LFD Date: March 21, 2023
FIRM Effective Date: Sept. 21, 2023
States: Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, Texas
Final Environmental Assessment including FONSI signed 2/1/2023 for City of Cherokee, Wescott Park Relocation, FEMA-DR-4421-IA-PW-01242-106535, February 2023