Other Resources

Impacted Communities Disaster Websites

• Greenfield Tornado Resources
• Rock Valley Flood Information
• Sioux Rapids Flood Information
• Rock Rapids Flood Information

Community Action Agencies

A network of 17 community action agencies offer assistance, such as food delivery initiatives, clothing, diapers, and addressing emergency and disaster needs. Find a community action agency near you. 

Clay County Temporary Office:
Upper Des Moines Opportunity's Clay County Outreach Office
Foundation Church 
1410 W 18th Street, Spencer, IA
712-480-2381

Red Cross offers financial assistance

 The American Red Cross has financial assistance available for people whose primary home was destroyed or is unlivable due to the recent storms and tornadoes. If you have questions about American Red Cross financial assistance or other services call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

211 - Multilingual Hotline

211- https://211iowa.org/ - Search for resources in Iowa

• Call 211
• Text your zip code to 898211
• Download the 211 App

A multilingual hotline is available statewide for Iowans who need resources. Call the 211 Language Help Line 1-877-558-2609.

Save Your Family Treasures After a Disaster

With a little patience and prompt action, saving cherished photographs, letters, paintings and other irreplaceable objects is possible. FEMA and the Smithsonian Institution offer this detailed guidance in multiple languages to help you recover your family treasures from a disaster.

Floods and Water Well Information

Contaminated well water can make you sick. Never consume water from a well if there is any chance the well has been impacted by flood waters. You need to test your well water to determine if it is safe. More information from Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources.

Iowa One Call

Call before digging: The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) reminds anyone whose rebuilding efforts involve digging to call 811 or visit the Iowa One Call website for information on scheduling a utility locate before beginning a project.