Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Hamilton County in response to severe weather

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Hamilton County in response to severe weather Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Wed, 07/08/2026 - 15:07 Press Release Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Hamilton County in response to severe weather that occurred on June 29, 2026, and continuing. Governor Reynolds’ proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of these storms and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program. The proclamation is effective immediately and will remain in effect for 30 days unless terminated or extended. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants up to $7,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of personal property or food, and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery. The Disaster Case Advocacy Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case advocates work with clients to cr