爱荷华州长发布灾害公告：受灾家庭最高可申7000美元补助
爱荷华州州长金·雷诺兹10月8日就波特瓦特米县发布灾害公告。该县自9月29日起遭遇强风暴侵袭，灾情仍在持续，公告为受灾居民开启州级援助通道。 这份为期30天的公告启动“个人援助”补助：家庭收入在联邦贫困线200%及以下的受灾户，最高可申请7000美元，用于灾后开支，须在45天内提出申请。 同时开放的“灾害个案倡导”服务不设收入上限，申请期达180天，协助居民对接各类恢复资源。受灾居民可向波特瓦特米县应急管理部门咨询申请办法。（据爱荷华州州长办公室消息）
Iowa Governor Issues Disaster Proclamation for Pottawattamie County, Opening Storm Aid
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on Oct. 8 issued a disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie County, which has been struck by severe storms that began Sept. 29 and are continuing, opening state aid to affected residents. The 30-day proclamation activates Individual Assistance grants of up to $7,000 for households at or below 200% of the federal poverty level to help with disaster costs, with 45 days to apply. A companion Disaster Case Advocacy program has no income limit and remains open for 180 days, helping residents connect with recovery resources. Residents can contact the Pottawattamie County emergency management office for application details. (From the Iowa Governor's Office.)
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