Money is available to help flooding victims

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Residents affected by Tuesday night's and Wednesday morning's storms and resulting flooding may be eligible to apply for the Iowa Individual Assistance Program to cover losses experienced due to the flooding. 

To qualify, households must be located within the disaster declaration area, and must meet income guidelines. Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) administers the program in these affected counties.

The program provides up to a maximum of $5,000 per household to cover repairs, debris removal, furnace or water heater work, replacement of lost or spoiled food, and other household losses.  

Households must have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.   as shown below:

# in Household            The maximum gross yearly income for a one-person household is $23,760; for a two-person household, $32,040; for a three-person household, $40,320; for a four-person household, $48,600; for a five-person household, $56,880; and for each additional household member, add $8,320

Because the eligibility process established for this program is complex, affected residents who may benefit from this assistance are encouraged to contact their local Northeast Iowa Community Action office.

In Winneshiek County, contact the Decorah office at (563) 382-8436 Ext 150.  Office hours vary, so please call your local office in advance to make sure of hours.
                                                                                                                                                                                 
Applications will be accepted until October 7th or until all funding provided for this program has been expended.

For more information visit the NEICAC website  www.neicac.org – "Flood Assistance" tab or, contact: David Boss, NEICAC Dir. of Community Outreach at 563-382-8436 Extension 117.