(Des Moines, Iowa) – Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for multiple counties in Iowa due to severe weather and flooding. Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Chickasaw, Winnebago, and Winneshiek Counties due to severe weather and flooding that happened on Sunday. The proclamation authorizes state resources to be used in response to severe weather and flooding situations. It activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program (DCA).

The IIAGP offers grants up to $7,000 for families with incomes that are less than the federal poverty level or up to 200 percent. The grants are available for car repairs, food, and cost of temporary housing. The DCA manages significant needs related to a disaster-impacted household and a disaster case advocate. Case advocates work with individuals to create a recovery plan and provide advice on accessing resources. There are no income eligibility requirements for the program. It closes 180 days following the governor’s proclamation.

The proclamation will remain in effect for thirty days.