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DHS has several programs to help recover from unexpected disaster events, including:
Individual disaster assistance grant program. Applications and rules will appear below when application periods are active. The grant program is launched with a governor's declaration.
Disaster Behavior Health Response Teams. Staff and trained volunteers specialize in on-site information sharing, rumor control, and crisis counseling. http://www.iowadbhrt.org/ .
Free in-person counseling to help recover from the floods of 2008. For more information: http://www.tickettohope.org/
Individual Disaster Assistance Program
Individual Disaster Assistant Grant application to help recover from damage caused by recent storms and floods in the counties listed below. The applications must be presented to local disaster officials no later than Aug. 5. Line by line instructions.
Buena Vista, Butler, Cherokee, Clay, Davis, Decatur, Emmet, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock, Howard, Humboldt, Jefferson, Kossuth, Lee, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Polk, Ringgold, Sioux, Taylor, Union, Van Buren, Wapello, Warren, Webster, Wright.
Applications for disaster assistance may also be obtained at local DHS county offices or from local Emergency Management Coordinator.
Applications may be printed out at your local library as well.