Frustration grows over disaster aid red tape at relief center
At a disaster relief hub in Johnson County multiple agencies like FEMA SBA and the IRS assist with rental aid home repair and property replacement. While officials urge persistence applicants still face denials and clerical errors as victims seek relief for flood losses and business disruption.
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FEMA
Small Business Administration
Internal Revenue Service
SBA
Stolz
Ottumwa
Johnson County
Vince Clark
Benson
Johnson County Center
Kalona
Highway 22
Washington County
Clark
Johnson County flood relief updates and center info
FEMA disaster relief center opens at Johnson County Fairgrounds 7 am to 7 pm daily. Evacuation order withdrawn for part of Foster Road Iowa City. Recovery resources listed at igov org recovery coralville org flood info page. Transit to normal routes except Manville Heights. Donation site at Coralville 4thFEST for Johnson County Crisis Center. Personal hygiene items infant care provided.
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FEMA
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Foster Road
Iowa City
Idyllwild Drive
Igov. Org
Coralville
Iowa City Transit
Manville Heights
Kgov.org
Johnson County
Emergency Arts Relief Funds For Iowa Artists
Des Moines area artists and arts organizations may apply for up to 500 dollars in disaster recovery aid for flood related costs. Eligible applicants must be in a state or federally declared disaster area. Funds cover cleaning, office and storage supplies, art materials, and other recovery expenses. The 2008 Emergency Arts Relief Form can be requested by email and will be posted on the Iowa Arts Council site next week.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Linda. Lee
Flood and Evacuation Updates and Waste Sorting Advice
Flood watch items and non perishables accepted. Evacuation orders withdrawn for Iowa City sites. Streets reopened in Iowa City and Coralville. Johnson County DHS case managers available through June 27. Call (319) 351-0140 to schedule. Residents urged to use the Four Pile waste sorting system for curbside disposal.
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Coralville
Johnson County
East City Limits
Valley Avenue
Sturgis Drive
Orchard
Commercial Drive
Foster Road
Butler Bridge
Dubuque Street
Riverside Drive
First Avenue
Fifth Street
Iowa City
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