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FEMA Waives Rent Collection for Temporary Housing Units Until January 1, 2010
WASHINGTON- Senator Chuck Grassley today applauded the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) decision to delay the collection of rent from households remaining in FEMA-provided temporary housing units due to the 2008 floods until January 1, 2010. Grassley had requested an extension to help the transitioning families from facing the expense just before the holidays.
HUD secretary announces disaster assistance for Iowa storm victims
WASHINGTON, DC - August 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to a storm-ravaged county in Iowa and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following severe storms in July.
Nearly $3 Million to Iowa from FEMA
WASHINGTON, DC - June 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chuck Grassley said today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has awarded funds totaling $2,933,792 to Iowa through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Congressman Loebsack Secures $1.6 Million in FEMA Grants for Flood-Damaged Homes
Washington, DC - June 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Loebsack announced $1.6 million in FEMA funds from the Hazard Mitigation Program for Linn County. The acquisition will protect the community from future damages while reducing emergency response and evacuation costs. The properties include flood damaged residential properties along the Wapsipinicon and Cedar rivers in Linn County, Iowa.
Loebsack Secures $8.6 Million in FEMA Grants for Flood-Damaged Homes
Washington, DC - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Loebsack announces $8.6 million in FEMA funds from the Hazard Mitigation Program for Iowa City. These funds will be used to help Iowa City acquire 39 homes and one vacant lot affected by last year’s flood. This acquisition will protect the community from future damages while reducing emergency response and evacuation costs. The properties, which include 39 homes and one vacant lot, are located on Taft Speedway, Park Road, Normandy Drive, and Eastmoor Drive in the Parkview Terrace neighborhood.
Donovan accepts $125 million Iowa Disaster Recovery Plan
State to fund housing and economic development in the wake of 2008 storms
WASHINGTON - March 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today accepted a $125 million plan to support long-term disaster recovery in Iowa following last year's series of devastating storms and flooding.
