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Disaster ResourcesCatholic Charities serves as a resource for parish communities and families in times of disaster preparedness as well as recovery. While not considered a first responder, Catholic Charities assists by connecting with state and community-wide resources in times of disaster.
Please take advantage of the tools and resources gathered here to prepare yourself, your families, and your communities. -
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS AVAILABLE TO:
- Connect parishes to local resources (shelters, FEMA grant funds, disaster case management, volunteer reception centers, local COAD’s (community organizations active in disaster)
- Provide crisis consultation services to parishes impacted by disasters.
- Support parishes in helping individuals and families who have been directly impacted by disasters.
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Deadly March Tornados Bring Disaster Proclamations
Severe weather on March 5, 2022, brought damaging winds and deadly tornados across Iowa. Currently, Benton & Tama counties in the Archdiocese of Dubuque have disaster proclamations. Click Here for the complete list of counties impacted and for information on eligibility & applications. These disaster proclamations activate the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant program. Eligible families or individuals may be eligible for state-sponsored assistance of up to $5,000. The deadline to apply is April 21, 2022.
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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SERIES
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Disaster Resources for Parishes
- Ten Things for a Parish to Think about Before a Disaster
- Click HERE to download the Parish Disaster Preparedness and Response Guide
- Preparedness Training for Community Based Organizations
- To access a customizable version of the Parish Disaster Preparedness and Response Guide for your own use, download the following individual, editable, sections of the guide:
- Click HERE for a listing of Iowa Long Term Recovery Center (LTRC) & Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)
- For 24/7 disaster crisis counseling, call Iowa Concern Hotline at 800-447-1985.
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Disaster Resources for Families
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How is Catholic Charities Helping People During the COVID-19 Pandemic?We are currently coordinating with 166 parishes and 37 schools across 30 counties in Northeast Iowa to provide resources and assistance on how to help those negatively impacted by COVID-19. All of our services have continued to operate during the pandemic in a safe manner to ensure continued support for the most vulnerable in our communities. -
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Contact Our Outreach Staff for More Information
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s.shermandbqarch.orgOutreach Director -
m.stammeyerdbqarch.orgPublic Relations Director
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