Biden approves disaster declaration for several Iowa counties [Video]

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – On Friday, President Biden ordered federal aid to go to several Iowa counties affected by severe storms.

Biden’s action makes federal funding available to individuals in Adair, Montgomery, Polk, and Story counties. The money can be used for temporary housing, home repairs, and other programs aimed at helping homeowners or business owners from the effects of the disaster.

Governor Reynolds thanked President Biden for approving her request for federal funding, saying it was “critical to Iowa’s recovery process.”

“I want to thank President Biden for expediting my request for federal assistance, and I greatly appreciate the responsiveness of FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, who was with me yesterday in Greenfield to assess the catastrophic damage caused by Tuesday’s tornadoes. This assistance is critical to Iowa’s recovery process.”

Individuals can apply for assistance through either the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and/or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).