Cedar Rapids Weather

Cloudy

Wind: SE

windmph 8 mph

Dewpoint: 45

More Weather

Tools

FEMA Grants Declarations to Three More Iowa Counties

By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Jul 18, 2008 at 10:05 AM CST

Story Updated: Jul 18, 2008 at 10:05 AM CST

DES MOINES (AP) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has added Lucas, Appanoose, and Monroe counties to the list of Iowa counties granted a presidential disaster declaration.

Eighty counties across the state have been approved for public assistance because of severe storms, flooding and tornadoes. Funds from public assistance funds pay for debris removal, emergency services and to repair or replace damaged public facilities.

The number of Iowa counties approved for individual assistance stands at 63. That program allows eligible homeowners, renters, business owners and nonprofit organizations to recover from storm damage.

More Good Stuff

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.