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Bremer County Contacts

FEMA - 800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY - 800-462-7585

Iowa’s Individual Disaster Assistance Program - 1 (877) 937-3663

Red Cross Donations - 1-319-234-6832

Salvation Army - 1-800-SAL-ARMY

Iowa Concern Hotline Volunteer Info & Donated Goods/Services - 800-441-1985

Disaster Assistance - DHS

Bremer County Website

Bremer County Sheriff: 319.352.5400

City of Waverly Flood Information

Guidelines for Inspections & Permits from Bremer County

BACK TO FLOOD OF 2008

Bremer County Flood Information

Railroad Repairs in Iowa Could Take a Year

DES MOINES (AP) - State officials say it could take up to year to repair and rebuild hundreds of miles of railroad tracks and 17 bridges damaged or destroyed by last month's flooding in Iowa. The... Read more »

CR Residents Move into FEMA Trailers

CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) - Some Cedar Rapids residents who lost their homes in last month's record flooding have a new place to call home. They've moved into 85 FEMA trailers set up in mobile home parks... Read more »

Culver says FEMA Assistance Deadline is Extended

DES MOINES (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver says federal officials have granted a request to extend filing deadlines to apply for emergency government assistance. Culver says the Federal Emergency Mangement... Read more »

Six More Counties Receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance

DES MOINES - Disaster victims who lost work because of recent storms and floods, including farmers, farm workers and the self-employed, may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in six more... Read more »

Waverly to Build New School Because of Flooding

WAVERLY (AP) - Students at Waverly-Shell Rock's Washington-Irvine Elementary School will have all new classrooms when they start school this fall. The school was flooded when the Dry Run Creek... Read more »

Culver Announces Emergency Grants

DES MOINES (AP) - Governor Chet Culver has announced $17.1 million in National Emergency Grant funding for the state of Iowa.

Culver says the money will go to 54 projects. Read more »

Who Should Test Their Well Water?

IOWA CITY - Should I be testing my water? Many people who are on private well systems are asking that question because of the recent flooding. Nancy Hall, supervisor of environmental microbiology for... Read more »

DOT Updates Road Closures (6-25-08 9:00 a.m.)

AMES, Iowa – June 25, 2008: 9 a.m. update – Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely monitor... Read more »

Now 70 Iowa Counties Included in Federal Disaster

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have announced that one additional county is now eligible for federal... Read more »

DOT Updates Road Closures (6-23-08 12:30 p.m.)

AMES, Iowa – June 23, 2008: 12:30 p.m. update - Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely... Read more »

Flood Recovery Assistance Information for Bremer County

All residents impacted by recent flooding – city and rural – are encouraged to visit the Disaster Recovery Center located at the Waverly-Shell Rock School “Commons” area. The address is 1405 4th Avenue... Read more »

DOT Updates Road Closures (6-20-08 2:00 p.m.)

Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely monitor conditions and never enter a water-covered... Read more »

DOT Updates Road Closures (6-19-08 6:00 p.m.)

AMES, Iowa – June 19, 2008 - 6 p.m. – Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely monitor conditions... Read more »

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Four Iowa Counties

DES MOINES, Iowa — Four Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) are now open in Benton, Bremer, Johnson and Polk counties. The Johnson County DRC is a mobile DRC that moved from Harding Middle School in Cedar... Read more »

DOT Updates Road Closures (6-19-08 4:00 p.m.)

AMES, Iowa – June 19, 2008 - 4 p.m. – Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely monitor conditions... Read more »

Flood Clean-up and Recovery Info from Iowa DNR

Information on air quality, asbestos, debris disposal, beach monitoring, DNR field offices, electronic waste, household hazardous materials and underground storage tanks. Read more »

Bremer County Disaster Centers Open

AMERICAN LEGION BENEFITS Any active Bremer County American Legion members, American Legion Auxiliary members, or any Sons of the American Legion members who were impacted by the recent floods are encouraged... Read more »

Iowa Attorney General Applies Anti-Price-Gouging Rule

DES MOINES (AP) - Iowa's anti-price-gouging rule is in effect for counties issued disaster declarations after flooding, tornadoes and severe storms. Read more »

DOT Updates Road Closures (6-18-08 4:30 p.m.)

AMES, Iowa – June 18, 2008 – 4:30 p.m. – Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely monitor... Read more »

FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Eastern Iowa

CEDAR RAPIDS - Four Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRC) are now in Linn County. The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)... Read more »

Waverly Flood Quick Reference

Disaster Recovery Center Located at: Site to be Determined •FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Assoc. 1-800-621-3362 oFederal Assistance for Basic Needs Only •SBA – Small Business Administration... Read more »

Instructions on Renewing License Plate Tags

Residents can renew license plate tags at www.iowataxandtags.gov. ... Read more »

Current Red Cross Shelter Information

CEDAR FALLS, IA – June 17, 2008 — The American Red Cross continues on the scene in numerous areas of the state providing shelter, meals and snacks to families forced from their homes by flooding. ... Read more »

Rundown of Aid Provided to Flood Victims

FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) is the primary agency that deals with disaster assistance. Two different types of assistance are offered: - FEMA provides temporary housing,... Read more »

FEMA: What Information do I Need to Apply?

Whether applying online OR over the phone, you should have a pen and paper and the following information ready: • Your Social Security number. • Current and pre-disaster address. • A telephone number... Read more »

Tetanus and Hepatitis A Vaccinations Not Always Necessary

As Iowans face continued flooding, questions are being raised about exposure to diseases like tetanus and hepatitis A. Iowa Department of Public Health spokesperson Polly Carver-Kimm says neither of these... Read more »

Sign Up for Iowa’s Individual Disaster Assistance Program

DES MOINES - Counties covered under Governor Culver’s Disaster Proclamation: 83 counties. Adair, Adams, Allamakee, Appanoose, Audubon, Benton, Black Hawk, Boone, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Carroll, Cass,... Read more »

Nine Additional Iowa Counties Approved for Individual Assistance

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Saturday that nine additional counties are now eligible... Read more »

HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Three Midwest States

WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to dozens of storm-ravaged counties in Iowa, Indiana and Wisconsin and... Read more »

FEMA Registration for Residents in 18 Disaster Iowa Counties

DES MOINES, Iowa — Residents in 18 Iowa counties are now eligible for federal Individual Assistance programs offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Anyone in those counties who... Read more »

Child Care & Pet Care in Waverly

If you are in need of day care, contact either Redeemer Lutheran Church at 352-1325, 2001 West Bremer or Open Bible Church at 352-2038, 1013 East Bremer Ave. Pet care is available at: Avenue of the... Read more »

Building, Utility and Public Service Info for Bremer County

WAVERLY - If you need building trades/inspections, please contact the Bremer County Court House at 352-0332, 415 E. Bremer (north entrance - lower level). Waverly Light and Power can be reached at... Read more »

How to Volunteer & Donate in Waverly

WAVERLY - If you need help or would like to volunteer in Waverly, please call Wartburg's Center for Community Engagement, Vogel Library, at 352.8701. If you'd like to donate food or volunteer, visit... Read more »

Shelter and Disaster Assistance in Waverly

The Red Cross Shelter in Waverly is located at Wartburg's "The W" at the corner of 12th St. NW and 5th Ave NW Disaster Assistance in Waverly is located at Wartburg's "Player's Theatre" at the north... Read more »

Bremer County Flood Info Update - 6/17/08

BREMER COUNTY - Reminder to all residents impacted by flood damage – be sure to register with FEMA (800-621-3362) and the Red Cross (866-438-4636). In the near future FEMA will have a Disaster Recovery... Read more »

Number of Evacuees from Iowa cities

DES MOINES (AP) - About 36,000 people have been evacuated from 23 Iowa cities or parts of counties: Cedar Rapids: 25,000, plus 205 patients from Mercy Hospital Palo: 400 Iowa City:... Read more »

UPDATE: Red Cross Shetler List - 6/15/08

CEDAR FALLS, IA – Sunday, June 15, 2008 — The American Red Cross continues on the scene in numerous areas of the state providing shelter, meals and snacks to families forced from their homes by flooding.... Read more »

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