As disaster survivors navigate through their recovery, difficulties with insurance or accessing assistance programs can be challenging and difficult to manage.
Find the latest Iowa Recovery Update here.
All disaster survivors impacted by the 2024 Severe Weather events are asked to complete a short survey in order to identify and connect those impacted with programs currently available, identify gaps, and guide the development of additional assistance programs by identifying long-term needs.
Completion of this survey is crucial to accessing assistance that may be available!
You can also call West Central Community Action at 712-322-2621 to access the survey.
Mobile Disaster Recover Center open at Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus from Sept. 12 – Sept. 21.
State housing program applications are now open and transitional sheltering assistance is now available. Find more information on further assistance below.
Disaster Housing Flow Chart Local Government Programs for Revenue Replacement & Infrastructure Repair
If you are a community member impacted by the storms in April and May, find resources and information about agencies, FEMA, and other relief here.
Donate to the emergency relief fundS
The Community Foundation for Western Iowa is here to support our southwest Iowa communities in gathering donations through the Southwest Iowa Emergency Relief Fund. Donations to the fund will support Iowa nonprofit partners, communities, disaster relief organizations, and public health organizations who are on the front line of disaster relief efforts.
The city of Minden, Iowa suffered catastrophic damage and loss from the April 26 tornadoes. As a response to the devastation, Minden residents created a fund this week at the Community Foundation to support efforts specifically for their community.
The Minden Iowa Community Fund will support clean-up, rebuilding efforts, and future community betterment projects in Minden, Iowa. To support the fund with an online donation, please click here.
If you are a community member looking to help, find volunteer opportunities and resources on how to assist here.
Find more information about each opportunity here
The Southwest Iowa Emergency Relief Fund will provide funding to organizations and services in Pottawattamie County that are filling basic human needs, rebuilding communities, and providing direct support to individuals and families.
Nonprofit organizations, city and county governmental organizations, and church groups that are on the frontline of relief efforts and working with the communities affected are encouraged to APPLY HERE.
The city of Minden, Iowa suffered catastrophic damage and loss from the April 26 tornadoes. As a response to the devastation, Minden residents created a fund this week at the Community Foundation to support efforts specifically for their community.
The Minden Iowa Community Fund will support clean-up, rebuilding efforts, and future community betterment projects in Minden, Iowa. Applications for this fund can be found HERE To learn more about the process for granting, please go here.