$150,000 DONATION FROM ALGERIAN PRESIDENT BOUTEFLIKA FOR FLOOD RECOVERY
See News Releases & FEMA links below.
Residents of Elkader who have flood damage are asked to contact the City of Elkader at 563-245-2098.
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NEWS RELEASE: Algerian President Bouteflika Assists in Elkader's Flood Recovery - Provides $150,000
NEWS RELEASE: FEMA informational meeting for Business Owners on June 25, 2008, 7 PM Media Contact: Joel Biggs, 563-245-3004 June 23, 2008 FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Administration, will hold an informational meeting for all business owners who experienced damage to their property during the recent storms and flood. The meeting will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the Elkader City Council Chambers, 207 North Main, Elkader, IA. The meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. For more information call 245-2098. Additional FEMA News Releases can be found at: http://www.fema.gov/news/recentnews.fema NEWS RELEASE: FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opening June 24, 2008 Media Contact: Joel Biggs, 563-245-3004 June 23, 2008 Elkader, IA -- FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will open its Disaster Recovery Center this Tuesday (June 24, 2008) for individuals and businesses that experienced damage to their property during the recent storms and flood. The Center will be housed at Johnson's Hall in Elkader (916 High Street NE, Elkader, Iowa) and will be open from 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. daily for the next few days. It is important for individuals to visit the center as soon as possible so that FEMA can move to other disaster sites in the State to help others. For more information call 245-2098. The Clayton County Emergency Management Agency, Iowa Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announce the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Clayton County for those affected by the storms that occurred between June 8-12. The center is at the following location: Johnson's Reception Hall 916 1/2 High Street NE Elkader, IA Open June 24-26 2008 Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday Disaster victims are encouraged to register for assistance before they visit by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing- or speech-impaired. The lines are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily. Those affected by the storms can also register online at http://www.fema.gov/ or visit a DRC to meet with recovery specialists. Registering before visiting a DRC will shorten time spent at the center. Visiting a DRC is not required to be considered for assistance. Representatives of state, federal, voluntary agencies and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners. No cash, checks, debit cards or vouchers are distributed at DRCs. Centers are for the dissemination of information to assist in disaster recovery. FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terrorism.
NEWS RELEASE: Clayton County receives Presidential Disaster Designation Media Contact: Randy Frank 56419-1474 Clayton County Emergency Management June 18, 2008 Clayton County has been designated as a Presidential Disaster area for both Individual Assistance and Public Assistance. Individual Assistance Adams, Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Clayton, Gordo, Delaware, Des Moines, Fayette, Floyd, Fremont, Hardin, Harrison, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Louisa, Marion, Muscatine, Page, Polk, Story, Tama, Union, and Winneshiek Counties. Public Assistance Butler County for emergency protective measures (Category B), limited to direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program. Adams, Black Hawk, Boone, Buchanan, Butler, Cerro Gordo, Clayton, Crawford, Dallas, Delaware, Dubuque, Floyd, Franklin, Grundy, Howard, Iowa, Linn, Marion, Marshall, Mitchell, Ringgold, Story, Tama, Union, Winneshiek, Worth, and Wright Counties for Public Assistance. FEMA Disaster Declaration Map http://www.gismaps.fema.gov/2008graphics/dr1763/dec_1763.pdf FEMA How to Apply for Assistance http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) / 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) Disaster assistance is money or direct assistance to individuals, families and businesses in an area whose property has been damaged or destroyed and whose losses are not covered by insurance. It is meant to help you with critical expenses that cannot be covered in other ways. This assistance is not intended to restore your damaged property to its condition before the disaster. While some housing assistance funds are available through our Individuals and Households Program, most disaster assistance from the Federal government is in the form of loans administered by the Small Business Administration. Additional Disaster Assistance http://www.fema.gov/assistance/process/assistance.shtm The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can make federally subsidized loans to repair or replace homes, personal property or businesses that sustained damages not covered by insurance. The Small Business Administration can provide three types of disaster loans to qualified homeowners and businesses:
For many individuals the SBA disaster loan program is the primary form of disaster assistance. Learn how to apply for SBA disaster loan assistance. http://www.fema.gov/assistance/process/sba_assistance.shtm . Clayton County rural residents are asked to report significant residential damage to the Clayton County Emergency Management Agency at 563-245-3004. Leave a message including your name and phone number, and someone will return your call. The Red Cross is set up at the Elkader Fire Station. Clayton County agricultural damage should be reported to the FSA (Farm Service Agency) office in Elkader at 563-245-1713, or stop by the FSA Office at 500 Gunder Road in Elkader. The following are preliminary reports of damage: Clayton County: $827,174 Elkader: $7,969,497 including: Elkader infrastructure (public buildings, school, etc.): $3,762,147 Elkader businesses: $1,922,350 Elkader residential: 2,285,000 City of Clayton: $84,000 North Buena Vista: $64,190 Osterdock: $8,152 Guttenberg: $19,759 Garber: $132,268 Elkport: $93,500 The total of the preliminary damage report for Clayton County and cities in Clayton County is $9,198,540. Financial donations can be sent to the Clayton County Disaster Recovery Committee at PO Box 48, St. Olaf, IA, 52072. For further information, call 563-783-7794. Donations are tax deductible.
FEMA Assistance (Residential) - Apply for FEMA assistance! Visit the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center located in Johnson's Reception Hall, 916 High St. NE, Elkader. It is important for individuals to visit the center as soon as possible so that FEMA can move to other disaster sites in the State to help others. For more information call 245-2098. FEMA - Begin your FEMA application process online or by phone at: http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) / 1-800-462-7585 (TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech- or hearing-impaired) Or apply by Phone: 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) Please have the following information available when you call: • A phone number and a reliable alternative in case FEMA needs to call you back • Address of the damaged property • Social Security number • Current mailing address • Brief description of damages • Insurance information (if you have insurance) • Bank Account Information - If you are eligible for disaster assistance, you may choose to have the assistance check deposited directly into your bank account. Government disaster assistance covers basic needs only and will not normally compensate you for your entire loss. If you have insurance, the government may help pay for basic needs not covered under your insurance policy. Some disaster aid does not have to be paid back, while other assistance may come in the form of loans. FEMA Assistance (Business): FEMA Contact Information For more information about the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or to contact them, visit: www.fema.gov OR Call (800) 621-FEMA
SBA Assistance for Business Owners: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is a valuable resource for business owners affected by the floods. Visit: www.sba.gov OR Contact the SBA Answer Desk at: (800) U-ASK-SBA (800-827-5722) OR E-mail answerdesk@sba.gov To view an online tutorial for business owners affected by the flood, visit: http://training.sba.gov:8000/response more SBA Information . . . Iowa Individual Assistance Program: Eligibility is based on income. The income guideline is 130% of poverty level. For a family of 4 that is $28,860; for an individual that is $13,520. For more information call toll-free 1-877-937-3663. General Recovery Information: • Residents of Elkader who have flood damage are asked to contact the City of Elkader at 245-2098. Anyone displaced from their home should call this phone number and give the City a contact number where they can be reached. Emergency Management Plan Individual Assistance Delivery Supplies still available at the Fire Station in Elkader: Supplies are located in the ambulance bay. Food: Flood victims can pick up food items at the Clayton County Food Shelf in St. Olaf. Call 563-783-7794. Volunteer coordinator: Call if you need help or resources. Call if you want to provide help or resources. Sue Gnagy 563-880-6501 Displaced family coordinator: Provide help finding temporary or permanent shelter; connect you with Salvation Army or Red Cross. Jim Klosterboer 563-880-1869 Curfew: Curfew for the City of Elkader has been lifted. (As of June 25, 2008) Health Issues: Tetanus shots will be available at the Clayton County Public Health/VNA beginning June 12, 2008. Please call for an appointment at 245-1145 or 888-836-7867. Utilities: When you are allowed to return to your home: • To turn gas back on: Make sure appliances are cleaned of mud. Aquila will inspect them before restoring service and if they do not appear to be clean you will need to get them cleaned/repaired by a repairman. Call 800-303-0752 and tell them your gas was turned off due to the flood. They should not charge you a re-connect fee. If they do, call City Hall and we will get it corrected. • To turn electric service back on: Call Alliant Energy at 800-255-4268.
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