WAPELLO COUNTY DISASTER DECLARATION

Wapello County disaster declaration

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster declaration for Wapello County for the flash flooding that occurred March 12 due to ice jams on the Des Moines River.  Grants of up to $5000 are available through the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for home or car repairs, replacing clothes or food, and for temporary housing.  These grants are available for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level, or a maximum annual income of $41,560 for a family of three.  There’s more information online at Floods2019.Iowa.gov.

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