Disaster or Crisis Assistance or Emergency Events (flood, tornado, etc)
Jasper County EMA (Emergency Management Agency)
Newton, IA 50208
American Red Cross - Iowa Rivers Chapter
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.
Des Moines, IA 50312
Crisis Canines of the Midlands
Animal-assisted therapy partnering with first responders and with community outreach efforts.
Colfax, IA 50054
DNR Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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
Keywords: hunting, fishing, Iowa State Parks, Camping, Recreation, Trails, Biking, Hiking, Conservation, Environmental Protection. Wells, drinking water, things to do, places to go
Farm Bureau - Jasper County, Iowa
- 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
Newton , IA 50208
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Disaster assistance, funding, and training.
FEMA grants: FEMA grants
- 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.
Flooding resources (Numerous links) June 2024
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).
Habitat for Humanity of Jasper County
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
Des Moines, IA 50317
HUD Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance
IMPACT Community Action Partnership
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.
Des Moines, IA 50311
Iowa League of Heroes
We are a group of heroes who donate our time and resources for children fighting medical battles.
Safeguard Iowa Partnership
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.
Des Moines, IA 50314
USA.gov provides resources to help find financial assistance after disasters
USDA Farm Service Agency- Newton Service Center
- 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
Keywords: Farm Loan, Emergency Relief, Land Access, Agriculture, Dairy, Organic, Financial, Credit, Conservation, Land, Disaster
Newton, IA 50208
Disclaimer: This information was provided by agencies in the community. It may not be all-encompassing and some information changes often. For Jasper County offices and contact information, browse our county directory.
Updates: If you have an addition or edit to our Resource Guide, please contact us at jaspercocares@jasperia.org.