Flood Resources
The City of Rock Valley is now accepting displaced individuals who have their own campers at the Rivers Bend Campground. All 74 campsites have water and sewer services and 55 of the sites can be utilized year-round. The City will not be charging any fees for individuals impacted by the flooding. The campground will not be reopening this year for recreational camping. Interested parties may come to the City Office to sign a lease for a site and then move into the campground.
K & K Trailer Court entered into an agreement with Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management to house up to 40 campers under the Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program (DRTHP) which is managed by the State of Iowa. The campers are being staged at the Sioux County Fairgrounds and the City is hopeful that the campers will begin arriving yet this week. If you are interested in applying for the DRTHP please visit https://www.iowa.gov/state-iowa-assistance-0-0.
Opciones de vivienda temporal en Rock ValleyLa ciudad de Rock Valley ahora acepta personas desplazadas quienes tienen su propia cámper en el campamento River’s Bend. Todos los 74 sitios de acampar tienen servicio de agua y alcantarillado y 55 de estos sitios pueden utilizarse durante todo el año. La ciudad no cobrará ninguna tarifa para personas afectadas por las inundaciones. El campamento no volverá a abrir este año por campamento recreacional. Personas interesadas pueden llegar a la oficina de la ciudad para firmar con contrato de alquiler para un sitio antes de mudarse al campamento.
K & K Trailer Court ha aceptado un acuerdo con el Departamento de Seguridad Estatal y Manejo de Emergencias (Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management) para albergar hasta 40 cámpers bajo el Programa de Vivienda Temporal para Recuperación de Desastres del Estado (DRTHP, por sus siglas en inglés) lo cual es programa del estado de Iowa. Los cámpers se están organizando en el área de las ferias del condado de Sioux y la ciudad anticipa que los cámpers empezarán a llegar todavía durante esta semana. Si está interesado en solicitar el programa de vivienda temporal para recuperación de desastres, por favor visite https://www.iowa.gov/state-iowa-assistance-0-0.
Governor Reynolds today (7.16.2024) announced that the state’s Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program has received approval from FEMA and applications are now open.
“In the course of eight weeks, Iowa was hit with three extreme weather systems, impacting more than 5,000 homes, of which, it's estimated that more than 2,000 were destroyed,” said Governor Reynolds. “There is no more urgent need than ensuring displaced Iowans have temporary housing in the communities they call home while they recover and rebuild.”
As the governor announced last week in a press conference, the program provides temporary housing, which may include recreational vehicles and travel trailers, for up to six months at no cost for Iowans whose homes were majorly damaged, destroyed, or deemed not habitable in counties currently under a federal disaster declaration.
The following counties are currently eligible: Adair, Adams, Buena Vista, Cedar, Clay, Emmet, Jasper, Lyon, Montgomery, Obrien, Plymouth, Polk, Sioux, and Story. The recovery process and damage assessments are still ongoing and additional counties may become eligible.
Iowans whose primary residence is in a qualifying county must first apply for FEMA disaster assistance to be eligible for the program. You can register for FEMA Individual Assistance in the following ways:
· Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
· Call FEMA directly at 800-621-FEMA (3362)
· Download and use the FEMA app
· Visit any Disaster Recovery Center to apply or get application assistance
Homeowners must also have filed a claim with their insurance company and have received final approval or denial of their claim. Applicable FEMA and insurance documentation is requested as part of the application process, including, but not limited to their FEMA Individual Assistance case number.
Applications are open now at DisasterRecovery.iowa.gov. Additionally, a call center will be open beginning Wednesday, July 17, at 3 p.m., to assist Iowans who may not have access to a computer and those who may need general assistance. Beginning Thursday, July 18, the call center will be open daily, including Saturday and Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. TTY and translation services are available.
To apply for the Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program:
· Go to DisasterRecovery.iowa.gov to complete an application
· Call Center: (608) 480-8808 or toll-free at (833) 307 6030
o Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM -8:00 PM; 7 days a week
o TTY and Translation services are available
For more information on disaster-related programs and resources available to Iowans, visit DisasterRecovery.iowa.gov.
Those affected by the flood can find disaster recovery resources at these sites.
Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund, Inc. Grant
FEMA Rental Assistance Fact Sheet
FEMA Rental Assistance Fact Sheet Spanish
Iowa Individual Disaster Grant Program
Rock Valley Flood Recovery Information
Rock Valley Flood Recovery Information Spanish
FEMA Starting Your Recovery Fact Sheet
FEMA Flood Recovery Documentation
Financial Recovery After a Flood - English
Here are some helpful links as cleanup begins. Those affected by the flooding can also find useful information about clean-up safety, restoring important items, and guidance on what to keep or throw out after a flood.
FEMA Flood Recovery Documentation
FEMA Repairing Your Flooded Home Guide
Cleaning and Disinfecting After a Flood
Disaster Cleanup & Repair For Your Home
Siouxland District Health Department Flood Resources
Please visit this site to learn more about water consumption and use safety. Those who have been affected by the flood can apply for grants to help with the cost of assessment and treatment of water.
Here are a few resources for animal food producers affected by flooding.