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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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Current Disaster Proclamations
Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation on April 25, 2023, for Clayton, Dubuque, & Jackson counties in response to Mississippi River flooding. The deadline to apply is June 9, 2023.
Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation on April 1, 2023, for Delaware, Dubuque, Grundy, Jackson, and Linn counties in response to severe weather beginning March 31, 2023. The deadline to apply is May 16, 2023.
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.
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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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Contact Our Outreach Staff for More Information
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s.shermandbqarch.orgOutreach Director -
m.stammeyerdbqarch.orgPublic Relations Director
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