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Shelby & Crawford Counties included in Disaster Proclamation

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July 2nd, 2014 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — More disaster proclamations have been issued for Iowa counties affected by recent severe weather in the state. Gov. Terry Branstad on Wednesday issued proclamations for Clinton, Crawford, Des Moines, Hardin, Lee and Shelby counties.

The proclamations mean state resources can be used to respond to flooding and severe weather. The proclamation for Clinton, Des Moines, Hardin, and Lee counties is in response to weather that began June 26. The proclamation for Crawford and Shelby counties is for weather that began June 13.

Several counties under proclamations will also be able to utilize the state’s individual assistance program. That offers grants of up to $5,000 to certain low-income households. Branstad has issued proclamations since Monday for other counties around the state.