US EditionGov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for 4 Northern Iowa Counties
IOWA, JUL 29 – Disaster proclamations enable state resources and activate assistance programs after storms caused winds up to 100 mph and left 10,000 homes without power, officials said.
- On July 28, 2025, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds declared a disaster for Hancock, O'Brien, Osceola, and Sioux counties due to severe weather conditions.
- The proclamation responded to damage from the storms and became effective immediately to deploy state resources for recovery efforts.
- The proclamation enabled access to state-funded support through programs providing financial aid for qualifying households and services that assist residents facing disaster-related challenges.
- The grant program offers up to $7,000 to households with incomes at or below twice the federal poverty guideline, covering expenses such as home and vehicle repairs, replacement of personal belongings, food, or temporary housing, with reimbursements requiring original receipts.
- The proclamation will expire on August 28, 2025, and both programs close 180 days after issuance, providing structured aid to mitigate disaster hardships and injuries.
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for four counties in response to severe weather
Substantial tree damage occurred at the Hancock County Courthouse. Rebecca Peter |The Leader DES MOINES - Today, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Hancock, O’Brien, Osceola and Sioux Counties in response to severe weather that occurred on July 28, 2025.
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Hundreds of trees down as storms roar across Iowa - Radio Iowa
The Governor has issued disaster proclamations for Hancock, O’Brien, Osceola and Sioux Counties after strong storms through last night packing winds clocked from 70 to 100 miles and hour. Sioux County Emergency Management Coordinator Ryan De Kruyf says it hit there around 9:15 p.m. “Throughout the county, we’re seeing a lot of tree damage, infrastructure […]
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