NOTE: Disaster Assistance services are handled by Story County, not the City of Nevada.
STORY COUNTY, IA – Following the severe weather that took place on July 2-4, 2026, Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Story County. This proclamation activated the Iowa Individual Assistance Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program. All Story County residents, including those living in and around the City of Nevada, Iowa, who experienced flooding or other storm-related damage to their homes, are encouraged to apply for the programs.
Story County Emergency Management will be sharing links and updated information on the Story County Emergency Management Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/storycountyema and on the Story County Iowa webpage at https://storycountyiowa.gov/.
Disaster Assistance for Residents
Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program
• Grant Amount: Qualifying households may receive up to $7,000.
• Eligibility: Grants are available to households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Household members are citizens or legally residing in the United States.
• Covered Expenses: Funds can be used for home or car repairs, replacement of personal property or food, and temporary housing expenses that are not covered by insurance or met by another assistance program.
Disaster Case Advocacy Program
• Eligibility: There are no income requirements for this program, and no cost.
• Services: Case advocates work directly with residents to create personalized recovery plans and provide guidance and referrals to necessary services.
How to Apply Online
• Residents can find applications for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and further details on the Disaster Case Advocacy Program by visiting the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website at Homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/assistance.
• For additional preparedness information and updates on disaster types in Iowa, please visit ready.iowa.gov.