Today, the House and Senate passed resolutions urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reverse its decision regarding the eligibility requirements that must be met by Iowa’s rural electronic cooperatives (RECs) and municipal utilities. These new requirements set by FEMA are unachievable by Iowa’s utilities and would require new testing that has never been required [...]
A new “Iowans Helping Iowans” flood assistance program was rolled out today. The program is meant to help families and businesses get back on their feet after this summer’s floods. Up to $7.5 million will be provided for homeowner assistance, up to $7.5 million for business assistance, and up to $5 million for unmet needs totaling [...]
Below is the weekly update from the Rebuild Iowa Office. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) this week approved $5.1 million in the first round of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to be used by Iowa communities for public acquisition of property damaged by the devastating floods of 2008. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds assist [...]