SUBJECT: THE DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER LICENSE/USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) AND THE CITY OF AMESDisaster Recovery Center License/Use Agreement • September 18th, 2020
Story County residents affected by the August 10th derecho storm event may be eligible for Individual Assistance grant funds offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Assistance can be used to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Examples of assistance include temporary housing, home repairs, medical expenses, legal services, and low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses. Application can be made electronically as well as by regular mail and FAX. In addition to these options, FEMA also wants to establish a temporary Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Story County. The purpose of the DRC is to offer Ames and Story County residents the option to submit their FEMA applications and supporting documentation in person. The DRC will be staffed with FEMA personnel who can answer questions about disaster assistance programs and scan application documents.
