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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 2008
Page
10
The notice outlines flood damage in the Corridor this month and provides essential steps for homeowners to assess losses. It highlights eligibility guidelines, filing deadlines, and contact points for relief programs and assistance services.
FEMA offers disaster assistance for temporary housing repair and replacement needs along with clothing and medical aid. Apply at FEMA.gov or 1 800 621 3362 before July 28. In Linn County FEMA and Iowa officials provide face to face help at Westdale Mall Prairie High School Palo Fire Station daily 8 am to 7 pm. Harding Middle School center closed.
The American Red Cross announces shelters for displaced residents at Viola Gibson Elementary Cedar Rapids Prairie High Coralville Northwest Junior High Iowa City Johnson County Fairgrounds Cedar Falls UNI West Gym Cedar Falls. The Vinton site at Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School closed. Distribution sites for water and cleanup kits noted including Sam's Club Blairs Ferry Road NE.
The Iowa Workforce Development Cedar Rapids Center has moved to Regis Middle School Gym at 735 Prairie Dr NE. Contact numbers are 319 743 8265 743 8267 and 743 8317. Online benefits and disaster unemployment assistance information available.
Wea Kirkwood Community College hosts about 1000 displaced animals in a temporary shelter with 14 day hold, until July 1, for adoption. Owners may stay with pets at New Creation United Methodist Church. Iowa City Animal Shelter relocates to Johnson County Fairgrounds. emergency rescues call line is (612) 219-8510.
Cedar Rapids offers three 24 hour help lines and walk in centers for displaced residents and volunteers. New information hubs include Roosevelt Middle School Wilson Middle School United Way of East Central Iowa Echo Hill Presbyterian Church and Coralville walk in sites. Internet access and extended hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. are available.
Practical guidelines for flood cleanup including what to discard, how to sanitize solid items with a bleach solution, and how to separate debris. Tips address furniture restoration, carpet disposal, sandbag handling, curbside pickup, and avoiding mold by drying and ventilating. References to local contact numbers and state resources are provided.
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation sets Flood 2008 Fund for local nonprofits. Coralville Iowa City Area Fund assists with Flood Relief donations. University of Iowa and Johnson County foundations also offer funds online or by mail. 3,000-plus volunteers registered through Serve the City and Theatre Cedar Rapids groups.
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