SCOTT COUNTY (April 11, 2019) — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a disaster proclamation for Scott County as one of several Iowa Counties impacted by flooding. That proclamation means that grant-assistance and case-management services are available to impacted residents for needs including: auto and home repairs, clothing, food, and emergency housing. Individuals and families must meet income-eligibility guidelines to qualify for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program. There are no income-eligibility guidelines for case-management assistance.
Individuals or families needing assistance can contact the following agency: Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program Forms are available on-line: http://dhs.iowa.gov/disaster-assistance-programs
Application forms may be obtained in-person and submitted to:
Community Action of Eastern Iowa
500 E 59th St
Davenport IA 52806
563-324-3236
In addition, residents impacted that experience legal issues (tenant/landlord disputes, employment disputes, etc), insurance issues or related questions can contact Iowa Legal Aid for assistance. Iowa Legal Aid helps low-income and senior Iowans with “civil” or non-criminal problems. Many of the issues disaster-victims face involve legal problems on which Iowa Legal Aid and other lawyers can provide assistance. If you have further questions and need legal help, call Iowa Legal Aid at 1-800-532- 1275. More information at www.iowalegalaid.org.
Asistencia Legal de Iowa les ayuda a clientes elegibles con problemas “civiles” o no-criminales. Muchos de los asuntos que se enfrentan las víctimas de desastre involucran problemas legales en que Asistencia Legal de Iowa y otros abogados pueden proveer asistencia. Si tiene preguntas adicionales y necesita ayuda legal, llame Asistencia Legal de Iowa al 1-800-272-0008.
Further information can be found on Scott County Emergency Managements website regarding: distribution points and times for potable water, guidance for safe drinking-water, State of Iowa Individual Assistance, cleanup-kits, and caring for your wells after flooding. Questions may also be directed to the Scott County Emergency Management Agency at 563-484-3050.
