“Iowans Helping Iowans” will assist individuals, businesses
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Survivors recovering from the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that began in June are urged to beware of scam artists that prey on others’ misfortunes, cautioned state and federal officials.
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WASHINGTON – Chuck Grassley Thursday said President Barack Obama declared a major disaster declaration for Iowa, triggering the release of FEMA funds to help communities recover from the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that occurred on June 1 and continue. “I’m glad to see this disaster recognized by President Obama,” Grassley...
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) last night announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for Iowa and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of May 12-13, 2010.
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Mold growing in recently flooded buildings can cause health problems, state and federal emergency management officials warn Nebraska residents. Flooding in Iowa also raising concerns.
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The weekend rains brought more flooding to Southeast Iowa. These pictures are from Fremont.
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Governor Chet Culver today praised the quick action of citizens and emergency personnel in response to a dam break at Lake Delhi today which sent the Maquoketa River cascading downstream, causing flash flooding.
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Near constant storms and rains continue to raise water levels at Lake Rathbun to near record levels.
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The Governor visited with city and Wapello County officials in Ottumwa and with residents in Eddyville.
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The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers forecast for the Des Moines River in Ottumwa indicates a fairly steady river stage in Wapello County for the next several days.
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