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FLOOD INFORMATION

Thanks to the Wyoming Fire Department, Wyoming residents, surrounding residents and fire departments who helped sandbag June 8^th during the flash flood!

Wyoming City Hall has clean up kits

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center For Individual Assistance

Beginning Monday, June 23rd 8 AM – 7 PM

7 Days a week for 30 days

@

West Middle School Annex

Anamosa

(burgundy and stone building - not the school building - use South side entrance)

200 S. Garnavillo St.

Contact Brenda with Jones County Emergency Management at 319-462-4386 for more information

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DISASTER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION For homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding beginning May 25, 2008.

To apply by phone call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)

(TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech- or hearing-impaired) Or apply online at www.fema.gov

IMPORTANT: Please have the following information available when you call:

	A phone number and a reliable alternate in case we need to call you back
	Address of the damaged property
	Brief description of damages
	Social Security number
	Insurance information (if you have insurance)
	Current mailing address
	*Bank Account Information (if you are eligible for disaster assistance, you may choose to have the assistance check deposited directly into your bank account)

Government disaster assistance covers basic needs only and will not normally compensate you for your entire loss. If you have insurance, the government may help pay for basic needs not covered under your insurance policy. Some disaster aid does not have to be paid back, while other assistance may come in the form of loans.

In addition, state and local governments and certain non-profit organizations in Jones County are now eligible to apply for federal Public Assistance funds to pay 75 percent of the approved cost of debris removal, emergency services related to the disaster and repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, buildings and utilities. A series of applicant briefings to explain the application process will be held for state and local officials.

For information on the process, or to register online, visit http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm

Disaster Food Assistance Program- you can apply for disaster food stamps. To qualify a household must have experienced at least one of the following (because of the disaster):

Loss of food.

Damage to, or destruction of the household's home.

Damage to, or destruction of a household member's self-employment business.

Disaster-related expenses not expected to be reimbursed during the disaster period.

Loss or inaccessibility of income.

How to Apply: There is a special disaster application for this program and applications are only accepted for a limited time at the FEMA disaster site office. Some people who would not qualify for Food Assistance under the regular rules may qualify for Disaster Food Assistance. All households affected by the disaster are encouraged to apply.

If you currently receive Food Assistance you may get benefits in addition to what you have already received.

If you live anywhere in Iowa and currently receive Food Assistance you can apply for assistance to replace food destroyed or spoiled due to the disaster.

How to Apply: Complete a Request for Replacement of Spoiled Food application and bring or mail it to your county’s DHS Office (click here for help finding the address). If you are unable to get to your local office or your local office is closed due to flooding or storms (currently Benton, Jones, and Linn counties) you should call 1-877-YES-FOOD (1-877-937-3663) to apply.

More flood information available on Jones County website.

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