(Washington, D.C.)--Iowa 4th District Congressman Randy Feenstra has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has awarded more than $27 million in federal disaster recovery funding to communities across Northwest Iowa following devastating flooding, severe storms, and other natural disasters.
The funding will support critical recovery efforts, including facilitation of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and voluntary home buyouts of 247 properties throughout Northwest Iowa. Additionally, there is a release of Public Assistance program funds for helping families, local governments, and communities rebuild stronger while reducing future flood risks.
The funding includes the purchase of 104 properties, and release of over $22 million in support for the city of Rock Valley; more than $3.5 million for the City of Rock Valley for debris removal and repair; the purchase of one property, and the release of over $149,000 in support for the city of Sioux Rapids; more than $208,000 for Palo Alto County’s Drainage District; and the purchase of two properties, and the release of over $360,000 in support for the city of Hawarden.
