Disaster assistance applications accepted for Butler County

North Iowa Community Action Organization is currently accepting applications for the Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Program for households in Butler County living in areas impacted by recent storms and flooding.
The Governor’s Disaster Proclamation activated the Iowa Individual Assistance Program, which provides grants up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level, or a maximum annual income of $40,320, for a family of three.
Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and for the expense of temporary housing. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery. The grant application and instructions are available at the “Disaster Assistance” link on the Iowa Department of Human Services website: www.dhs. iowa.gov.
 
FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE FINAL DATE TO APPLY: November 7, 2016 CALL: 319-278-4606 or 800- 873-1899 for more information WHERE and WHEN to APPLY at your local North Iowa Community Action Organization Outreach Office: Butler County Outreach Office; 209 N. Mather St.; Clarksville, IA 50619. The office is open on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Individuals can also pick up applications at the following locations: Public Health at the Butler County Courthouse, St. John’s Lutheran Church in Clarksville, Shell Rock City Hall, Greene City Hall. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS should be dropped off or mailed back to the Butler County NICAO Outreach office.