More northwest Iowa counties approved for FEMA assistance

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCAU) — A few northwest Iowa counties are being approved for FEMA assistance under June’s Presidential Major Disaster Declaration.

Monona County got approved for individual and public assistance for emergency protective measures and permanent work under the previous declaration approved. Residents in that county are now eligible for the Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program.

Harrison and Pocahontas Counties both got public assistance from FEMA, and Lyon County was given the OK for permanent work under the declaration.

June’s disaster declaration was in response to the heavy damage sustained as a result of severe flooding and storms taking place June 16, 2024 and on.

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