Social Work Resources: Disaster Relief Application

​​​​​​​ Information for people impacted by July 11, 2025 flash flooding and storm damage

1. Quad Cities Community Foundation (QCCF) is currently accepting donations to support local nonprofits assisting those through the Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund. Additional organizations, such as the Salvation Army and American Red Cross, are also accepting contributions.
2. Scott Count Emergency Management Commission declared a State of Emergency for the county and Governor Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation this afternoon, which allow state resources to be used in recovery efforts. Specifically, this activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program for counties under the proclamation. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $7,000 for households with incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of personal property, or food and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for expenses related to storm recovery. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website. Residents have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to apply.
3. Officials are still assessing damage, but at least 30+ homes and several apartment complexes were devastatingly impacted. Officials are struggling to identify total damage since they can’t see into basements and are uncertain which cars were damaged since the water receded. There may be a community survey coming to better assess damage.

Disaster Resources (7/14/25)

Post-Disaster Claims Guide for Iowans: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rD_v_Rj3WvoCbJWEfKxGGeZsfmQGqrHp/view

Flyers on the IIAGP & DCA programs: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GoMf-5RjUdOeg0RREcoQ_VkLbBnGc1hF?usp=drive_link

PDF applications for the IIAGP program: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AzfG99em2sSsuL8y3Q4VQe1CoiSJK1Ft?usp=drive_link

Applications & flyers currently available in English, Spanish, French, Swahili, and Arabic. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AzfG99em2sSsuL8y3Q4VQe1CoiSJK1Ft

Other resources:

Individual Assistance Grant Application (IIAGP): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaSEU3hoWJoIFC0gKYyy7iQeQNgI2eztt6igfliK-qxsT-pQ/viewform

Iowa Disaster Case Advocacy Inquiry Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfevebbEL77rN-PkH1Xe4WAJii0WzbXHcx2YIW9c0QtakWBkQ/viewform

Iowa Insurance Division can be a great resource for folks as well: https://iid.iowa.gov/

Iowa Legal Aid : www.iowalegalaid.org. See below for a PDF that goes over a timeline of disaster legal issues. They can also do intakes for disaster survivors up to 200% of the federal poverty line, and can complete applications online or on the phone.

Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund:

Quad Cities Community Foundation is currently accepting donations to support Quad Cities nonprofits supporting people impacted by July 11, 2025 flash flooding and storm damage through the Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund.

The Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund provides swift, flexible support to organizations serving vulnerable people, and ensures the Community Foundation has the resources to respond, including mid- and long-term recovery efforts in the event of a disaster.

Every dollar makes a difference. Please give online right now

Legal Needs After A Disaster