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FEMA:
More Than $400 Million to Iowa for Aid
Posted 29 October 2008
Yesterday, Oct. 28, Governor Chet
Culver and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced
that more than $400 million in public assistance has been granted to
the state by FEMA to help Iowa communities rebuild from the devastation
of this year’s severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
“I’m pleased that we’ve been able to work with our federal and local
partners to not only identify communities needing assistance, but then
also get the assistance into their hands,” said Governor Chet Culver.
“In recent weeks, we’ve seen millions of dollars come to affected
Iowans, and more money is on its way. We know the recovery process is
just beginning, but this aid has been critical for communities who have
started to rebuild.”
After a disaster strikes, eligible applicants work with the Iowa
Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division and FEMA to assess
damage and calculate the assistance needed to repair and rebuild. The
partners work together to make sure local governments and agencies
receive every eligible dollar of assistance available to them.
“State and local officials work diligently with applicants and federal
agencies to provide this assistance,” said Federal Coordinating Officer
Bill Vogel. “We will continue this collaboration to ensure a steady
pace of recovery in Iowa as long as needed.”
State and federal representatives work one-on-one with eligible
applicants to assess costs for reimbursement or determine proposed
project costs. Once approved, FEMA authorizes the funding to the state,
which then distributes it to local recipients. Federal funds cover 90%
of the cost of these projects; the state pays the remaining 10%.
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