2 weeks Ago By SARAH WATSON [email protected]
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are encouraging Scott County residents impacted by flooding or severe weather this summer to apply for available federal disaster assistance. Scott County was added on Wednesday to a previously approved major disaster declaration for Iowa counties that experienced significant damage from severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from June 16 to July 23. Illinois residents are not eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance funds.
Water can be seen covering River Drive past the Bix Plaza statues on Tuesday, July 9, in Davenport. Scott County residents impacted by the flooding can apply for funds from FEMA. FEMA officials will door knock in areas of Scott County impacted by severe weather starting Friday to advise residents of assistance available, said Carmen Rodriquez, a FEMA spokesperson.
FEMA can provide money to eligible applicants for help with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance. FEMA can also connect residents with other community resources. "You never know if you don't register," Rodriguez said.
Residents can apply online at or by calling FEMA directly at 800-621-FEMA (3362). Money provided by FEMA does not have to be repaid and may include: FEMA individual assistance was already activated in Iowa for Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Humboldt, Lyon, Monona, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pottawattamie, Sioux and Woodbury counties. Heavy floods tore through northwestern Iowa counties.
In Scott County, the Mississippi River reached 20.16 feet on July 10, 12th on the list of all-time historic crests. Severe storms and a derecho on July 15 also caused damage in Scott County.
Rodriguez emphasized that residents should watch out for scams, and that FEMA officials will have FEMA clothing and photo identification. FEMA officials will never ask for money from residents, Rodriguez said. If a resident suspects a scammer is posing as a FEMA official, Rodriguez said they should call the local police or the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362.
Rodriguez also emphasized that applying for and receiving FEMA assistance would not impact any other federal benefits or assistance, such as SNAP, Social Security or Medicare. Iowa has tallied 122 tornadoes so far in 2024, a record of 120 tornadoes set in 2004. A total of six people in Iowa have been killed by tornadoes in 2024 and 44 people were injured.
Tow trucks remove one of the semis that were overturned along the westbound lanes of I-80 at the Atalissa exit, on Tuesday, May 21. The long string of westbound traffic inches away as Tow trucks remove one of the semis that were overturned along the westbound lanes of I-80 at the Atalissa exit, on Tuesday, May 21. The sun tries to peek through the storm clowds near Maysville on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
the view northwest of Donahue on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Storm clouds move along the countryside northwest of Donahue on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.
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