Second FEMA Individual Assistance Program Declaration Approved for Pottawattamie County

Posted July 26, 2024
Posted by Public Relations

[Council Bluffs> Pottawattamie County residents impacted by the Missouri River flooding and severe storms occurring between June 16th and July 23rd are now eligible to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance programs. FEMA can provide money to eligible applicants for help with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs, and other needs not covered by insurance.

In coordination with emergency management, FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) Teams have been deployed in Pottawattamie County to help impacted residents apply with FEMA and address immediate and emerging needs related to the most recent flooding and severe weather events. FEMA Individual Assistance remains available for the April 26th disaster as well. Teams will visit areas impacted from those events to provide survivors with application status updates and referrals to community resources. Those impacted by the April tornadoes have until August 23rd to apply for FEMA assistance.

DSA personnel can be easily identified by their federal photo identification and FEMA clothing. Residents are encouraged to ask for official photo ID before providing personal information.

You can register for FEMA Individual Assistance in the following ways:

• Speak with FEMA DSA Team members canvasing impacted disaster areas
• Visit any Disaster Recovery Center to apply or get application assistance 
• Visit DisasterAssistance.gov  
• Call FEMA directly at 800-621-FEMA (3362) 
• Download and use the FEMA app 

Recovery and Resource Centers

Online Resource and Information Links

Get connected to assistance for your ongoing and long-term disaster recovery needs by completing the Pottawattamie County Needs Assessment Survey. The survey can be completed online or by calling West Central Community Action at 712-322-2621 for assistance.