Floods of 2008

For information and assistance visit the following sites:

Project Recovery Iowa provides FREE crisis counseling to those affected by the natural disasters.

Coping with Stress After a Disaster
Frequently asked questions

Rebuild Iowa Office (RIO)
Local Area Agency on Aging
LifeLongLinks
Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging (i4a)

Do you continue to need assistance?
If you are 60+ or you know someone 60+ that continues to need assistance please contact the Iowa Family Caregiver Hotline by calling toll-free 1-866-468-7887.

The Legal Hotline for Older Iowans is a free and confidential service for Iowans 60 years and older who have questions about non-criminal legal matters. The legal hotline is available to provide older Iowans legal education on civil legal matters for low-income victims of the flood. You may reach the Hotline by calling 1-800-992-8161 or visiting there website http://www.iowalegalaid.org/hotline/. The Legal Hotline provides free and confidential advice, brief service and referral about most non-criminal legal questions.

To make a referral to the local Area Agency on Aging for assistance for an older adult complete the referral form found here.

A list of eligible counties and grant application for Iowa's disaster assistance program for families with a limited income can be found on the Department of Human Services website: http://dhs.iowa.gov/. Look for the words "Storm Help", or call toll-free (877) 937-3663 for more information. Receipts must accompany the application and it must be filed by July 9, 2008.

Useful Information

Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers

Disaster Education, Preparedness, Planning and Mitigation Library

USDA Food Safety Fact Sheets
Information on specific food safety issues related to disasters

Extension Disaster Education Network