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Below is a chart showing the status of Iowa Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs). This information provides the county, address, days and hours of operation.
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If your house has been inaccessible for a FEMA damage inspection following the March 12 severe storms and flooding, but the roads to your residence now are officially open, please call FEMA to request a reinspection and to update your case.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to fill temporary positions in Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Polk, Pottawattamie, Shelby and Woodbury counties to assist with disaster recovery.
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Iowans in Pottawattamie county who have been impacted by the recent severe storms and flooding and want to learn more about disaster assistance can now visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opening Tuesday, April 23, from noon to 7 p.m. CDT. The DRC will remain open through Saturday, April 27.
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Two state/federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will close permanently at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 25.
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Scams seem to follow disasters. Don’t let your guard down and suffer another disaster such as identity theft or paying fees for services that are never provided.
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Residents of Pottawattamie and Shelby counties now can apply for disaster assistance to help them recover from the severe storms and flooding that began March 12.
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Hours of operation for four state/federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), open to help flood survivors in western Iowa, will be changing beginning this weekend.
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Residents of Pottawattamie and Shelby can now apply for disaster assistance to help them recover from the severe storms and flooding that began March 12.
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Iowans in Harrison and Monona counties who have been impacted by the recent severe storms and flooding now can visit a Disaster Recovery Center opening Monday (April 8) in Harrison County to learn more about disaster assistance.
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