Gov. Kim Reynolds said Sunday she has submitted a request for an expedited presidential major disaster declaration as northwestern Iowa communities continue to face floods and storm damages.
The governor requested aid for 22 counties through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Program. She also requested aid through FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program and disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration for nine counties. Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in northwest and north central Iowa, raising river levels above those in 1993 historic floods.
At a news conference in State Emergency Operations Center in Johnston, Reynolds said she is seeking federal assistance for Iowans impacted by these floods as state and local officials continue to work on emergency management and rescue services in affected communities this weekend.
The request comes roughly a month after President Joe Biden approved federal…
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