September 2, 2026

FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Iowa to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms and flooding from July 1-4, 2026. 

Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair and replacement of facilities damaged by severe storms and flooding in Jasper, Polk, Story and Warren counties.

John F. Boyle has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments. 

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