Active Disasters

Long-term disaster recovery center

In partnership with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the Pottawattamie County Emergency Operations Center will serve as a centralized location for disaster survivors in Pottawattamie County to access disaster case advocacy services, assistance with their federal assistance applications and process, and receive information and assistance with obtaining access to local and state assistance programs they may qualify for.

The Long-term Disaster Recovery Center (LT-DRC) will be staffed with local emergency management personnel, state
disaster case advocates, and representatives from FEMAs Individual Assistance Program and the Small Business
Administration. The operation of the LT-DRC will serve as an ongoing resource for those impacted by this year’s disasters and a place where they can find help navigating through the process.

Any resident impacted by the disasters who need assistance navigating the recovery process, has a question about their
FEMA or SBA status, needs assistance with their federal assistance applications, needs to file an appeal on a denied
federal application, or needs ongoing assistance with unmet needs is encouraged to visit the LT-DRC during its hours of
operations. 

Long-term Disaster Recovery Center

Pottawattamie County Emergency Operations Center

205 S. Main St., Council Bluffs, IA 51503

OPEN: Monday - Friday, 9a.m. - 5p.m.

Project recovery iowa

Disasters are tough but especially tough when severe weather and disaster conditions have impacted our county over a period of three months. Stress, anxiety, and coping with insurance and federal programs can be overwhelming. A friendly ear and a helping hand is avialble to anyone to discuss their experiences. Contact Project Recovery Iowa to speak with a stress counselor, confidential and free! The dedicated staff will meet you where you are.