Catholic 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.
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.
Current Disaster Proclamations
Click Here for the complete list of counties impacted and for information on eligibility and how to apply for the Iowa Individual Assistane progam. Eligible families or individuals may be eligible for state-sponsored assistance of up to $5,000.
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: