Press Release Archive
Thursday, June 12, 2008
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR STATE AGENCIES ASSISTING IN DISASTER RECOVERY
For Iowans who are in physical danger as a result of the recent weather, contact 911 immediately*
Please click on the links below for information. When available, a public phone number is listed.
Department of Public Health
(Flood and storm-related health/safety precautions)
Department of Human Services – 1 (877) 937-3663
(Food assistance, locating your county DHS office, low-income individual disaster assistance)
Office of the Iowa Insurance Division – (877) 955-1212
(Insurance claim concerns)
Department of Homeland Security
(Flooding Facts, locating your local Emergency Service Coordinator, information on May and June 2008 severe weather)
Department of Elder Affairs– (800) 532-3213; 800-532-3213 (Long-term care complaint hotline)
(Contact the department, aging/disability resources , locating your local agency on aging)
Volunteers are still needed in every part of the state. If you would like to help join in the recovery efforts, please contact the “Iowa Concern Hotline” at 800-447-1985.