(Des Moines)– President Barack Obama has issued a disaster declaration for six western Iowa counties damaged by tornadoes and other severe storms last month.
Republican Senator Charles Grassley says the declaration triggers the release of Federal Emergency Agency funds to help Iowa recover from the storms on April 9-10.
FEMA will provide assistance to Buena Vista, Cherokee, Ida, Monona, Pocahontas and Sac counties. The agency will help state and local government and certain non-profits. The money could also be used to rebuild damaged roads and bridges and cover the cost of emergency work and debris removal.
Gov. Terry Branstad asked for the declaration April 26th.
