President Joe Biden has approved Iowa’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred beginning on June 16,  and continuing.
The approval authorized Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide assistance to Clay, Emmet, Lyon, Plymouth and Sioux counties. 
Staff at Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management is working in conjunction with FEMA to gather damage assessments and needs information from counties to support the additional request and once the letter is submitted and received FEMA will process it quickly.
Residents are encouragd to start the claim process with their flood insurance company.
Apply with FEMA whether you have insurance or not

• Everyone with disaster damage should apply whether they have insurance or not.
• If you have homeowners, renters, or flood insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. Please stay in close contact with your insurance agency.
• FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.