Disaster or Crisis Assistance or Emergency Events (flood, tornado, etc)

24 hour phone number: 515-243-4054

Volunteer, give blood, take a class, free smoke detectors 

Assistance can include funds for emergency travel, burial of a loved one, emergency food and shelter, etc. The Aid Societies determine the financial assistance package that will be offered – a grant or a loan. The Red Cross is the mechanism to expedite access to these financial resources.

Animal-assisted therapy partnering with first responders and with community outreach efforts.

Environmental Protection DNR Environmental Protection  

• Air quality, water quality, land quality, animal feeding operations, household hazards materials, 
• Environmental Protection
• septic tanks, report spills, animal feeding operations, water 

Flood Plan Management DNR Flood Plan

DNR Grants DNR grants

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaspercountyfarmbureau
• JCFB provides free resources to parents, educators & caregivers.
• Scholarships: Farm Bureau member child and Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Scholarships. 

Keywords: Iowa Farm Bureau

Flood Relief Resources  6/4/2024

• USDA announces food assistance for Iowa flood victims.
• State of Iowa 2-1-1 Flood Hotline: Questions or concerns regarding flood recovery can be found here.
• Coping With Disasters
• CDC tips for avoiding flooded areas
• CDC tips for reentering your flooded home
• CDC tips for keeping food and water safe after a natural disaster

Disaster assistance, funding, and training. 

Disaster Assistance www.disasterassistance.gov/

• FEMA may provide assistance to underinsured survivors to help pay for disaster-related costs that insurance doesn't cover.
• In some cases, FEMA may be able to help while you are waiting for your insurance settlement. If it has been 30 days and you have received no funds, Please contact the FEMA helpline at 1-800621-3362

FEMA grants: FEMA grants

FEMA Funeral

• The COVID-19 incident period ended on May 11, 2023. FEMA will continue to provide funeral assistance until Sept. 30, 2025, to those who have lost loved ones due to this pandemic.
• FEMA Funeral Assistance is provided to help with the cost of unexpected and uninsured expenses associated with the death of an immediate family member when attributed to an event that is declared to be a major disaster or emergency.

FEMA forms

FEMA training

Key words: flood, tornado, emergency assistance, natural disaster

Flooding Resources

State Agency Resources

• Management of flooded grain and hay, including disposal, fact sheet (DNR & IDALS)
• Flooding and Stored Grain, including damaged structure concerns, factsheet (ISU)
• Management considerations for soils post-flooding
• To apply for assistance to recover from recent flooding, visit DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362
• Iowa Concern Hotline: As Iowans deal with this devastation, stress can take a toll. To find help regarding stress, disaster recovery, or legal education, call the toll-free hotline at 1-800-447-1985. 
• Road updates: For information about interstate and state highway road closures you may dial 511 or obtain information online. 
• Iowa Department of Natural Resources disaster assistance information
• Farm debris, waste and disposal fact sheet (DNR)
• Iowa Insurance information: If Iowans have questions or concerns regarding their insurance coverage, they can contact the Iowa Insurance Division at 515-281-5705. 
• To volunteer with livestock relief, contact your local Emergency Response Coordinator. 
• Determining the nutrient value of land-applied, flood-damaged corn and soybean grain (ISU Extension) 

Federal Agency Resources

• USDA Emergency Farm Loans 
• USDA Reference Guide for federal assistance. 
• Guidelines for evaluating the safety of flood-affected food crops for human consumption (FDA) 
• Farmers.gov recovery resources 
• List of county USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices
• Livestock Indemnity Program Fact Sheet (USDA FSA) 
• For crops that were not insured but were destroyed by a natural disaster (USDA FSA) 
• Protecting livestock during a disaster (USDA APHIS) 
• Emergency Conservation Program Fact Sheet: ECP can provide some cost-share assistance to rehabilitate farmland damaged by natural disasters. It also can provide cost-share assistance to help restore fences damaged or lost due to natural disasters (USDA FSA). 

A nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities.

Keywords: home repair, ramps, home ownership

Contact Person: Becca Decker

https://www.hud.gov/states/iowa/library/disasterrelief  

IMPACT Community Action Partnership reduces the barriers and burdens that families in poverty experience by increasing access to essential needs. Assistance may be available for food and personal hygiene, utilities (heat, water, and cooling), housing (rent, deposit, and mortgage), and emergency needs.
All services are available in the office, over the phone, and by a scheduled home visit. Several programs can also be accessed via online application, email, or postal mail. See our website or contact our team by phone or email to learn more. 

Offers help with emergency applications such as flood or weather damage events. 

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Food Cards: IMPACT Resource Centers located in counties where we do not have a food pantry (Jasper, Marion, and Warren) offer limited access to food cards for local grocery stores. Please call 515-518-4770 to check on the availability of the cards.

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RAYS Scholarship: for eligible low-income students to participate in sports, band, dance, etc.

AIR CONDITIONER/FAN PROGRAM | IMPACT COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP

WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER or (ECAP) Emergency Cooling Program: Applications accepted June 1 - September 30 or until all units have been expended. Must meet income guidelines for the LIHEAP program, must provide a statement from a physician indicating medical need and must take Energy Wise class within 3 business days of application. Renters, allowed window unit only, will need a signed landlord approval statement. If the client rents and the landlord provides central air or a window unit it is the responsibility of the landlord to repair or replace. If the client rents and must provide their own window air conditioner they may be eligible. Household cannot have received an air conditioner from Impact in the previous seven years.
Home Visit Available, Newton, IA, 50208 

(515) 518-4770

From 211.

We are a group of heroes who donate our time and resources for children fighting medical battles.

What is C.E.R.T.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills. These skills include fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using this training, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

History

The Los Angeles City Fire Department developed and implemented the CERT concept in 1985. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) adopted and expanded the program nationally.

Benefits

• Empowerment: Volunteers gain skills that allow them to protect themselves and their families during emergencies.
• Community Resilience: The presence of trained CERT volunteers enhances the overall preparedness and resilience of the community.
• Cost-Effective: CERT volunteers provide critical support during disasters without the need for substantial financial resources.

Our Mission

Our mission is to equip community members with the skills and knowledge to respond effectively to emergencies and disasters. By providing comprehensive training programs in disaster preparedness, fire safety, medical operations, and search and rescue, we empower individuals to protect themselves, their families, and their neighbors during times of crisis.

Join Us

At Jasper County CERT, there is a role for everyone. Whether you’re interested in hands-on emergency response, administrative support, or community education, your unique skills and talents are valuable to our team. We welcome individuals of all ages and backgrounds to join us in making a difference. By becoming a CERT volunteer, you’ll gain invaluable skills, build lasting friendships, and contribute to the safety and well-being of our community.

Explore our website to learn more about our programs, upcoming events, and how you can get involved. Together, we can build a stronger, safer Jasper County. Join us today and be part of the solution!

Click here to complete our contact form

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasperiacert

Education about emergencies.

Emergency management is the coordination and integration of all activities necessary to build, sustain and improve the capability for disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. It is the continuous process by which all individuals, groups and communities manage hazards in an effort to avoid or ameliorate the impacts of disasters resulting from hazards. Effective emergency management relies on thorough integration of emergency plans at all levels of government and non-government involvement.

https://www.usa.gov/disaster-financial-help  

• USDA Service Centers are designed to be a single location where customers can access the services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development agencies

Emergency Disaster Designation and Declaration Process Disaster Assistance

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