Derecho 2020 Resources
State of Iowa Disaster Recovery
Information from the State of Iowa regarding disaster recovery and services available from the recent derecho storm.
FEMA Designated Disaster Areas
Use this website to see what designations have been made for your area and what assistance may be available to you from FEMA.
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Find, apply and receive information about FEMA disaster assistance available to those in affected counties.
FEMA Individual Disaster Assistance
Benton County had now been approved for Individual Disaster Assistance. This link includes Information about FEMA's Individual Disaster Assistance program, what types of assistance are available and how to apply for assistance.
Iowa Department of Human Services Disaster Assistance Programs
If you experienced home or vehicle damage, or food or clothing loss from the recent derecho 2020 storm you may be eligible for up to $5,000 in repairs, replacement supplies or temporary housing. Click on the link above to get more information and apply for aid.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Iowa Concern Services
COVID Recovery Iowa– a program through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers FREE counseling to Iowans affected by COVID-19 is now offering counseling services for those affected by the derecho storm. To access their resources, please call 800-447-1985 or click on the link above.
American Red Cross Disaster Resources
The American Red Cross is now providing emergency financial assistance of up to $450 for households that experienced major damage from the derecho.
To learn about this program and other Red Cross resources, call 2-1-1 or visit the link above.
Iowa Community Action Association
Another resource for locating assistance after the derecho.
Iowa Legal Aid
Legal information and resources on disaster relief.
2-1-1 Iowa/Nebraska
For those seeking more information on how to access food, shelter, help, or other derecho recovery, please call 2-1-1, text your zip code to 899211, or visit click on the link above to be connected with more information.
Benton County Derecho Storm Resource Page
This Facebook group was developed to help those affected by the derecho in Benton County to locate local assistance and resources.
Benton County Resource Directory PDF
Thank you to the city of Belle Plaine for this comprehensive directory.
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers disaster assistance in the form of low-interest loans to businesses, renters, and homeowners located in regions affected by declared disasters.
Iowa Attorney General-"Storm Chaser Scams"
Advice from the Iowa Attorney General about potential scams around storm cleanup. Includes information about reporting fraud and locating information about contractors from the State of Iowa.
Iowa Workforce Development Registered Contractor Search
As damage repair begins from the derecho storm, every contractor working locally is required to be licensed in the state of Iowa. To verify your contractor's license, visit the link above or call 319-286-5929.
Iowa State Forest Nursery
The State Forest Nursery provides affordable, high-quality native plant material for use in timber production, wildlife habitat restoration, erosion control, and other conservation-related endeavors, to landowners in Iowa and other states. The nursery grows approximately 40 different species of native Iowa tree and shrub seedlings that are available to the general public for purchase for as little as $0.80 to $1.00 each depending on the size and species.
Information from the State of Iowa regarding disaster recovery and services available from the recent derecho storm.
FEMA Designated Disaster Areas
Use this website to see what designations have been made for your area and what assistance may be available to you from FEMA.
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Find, apply and receive information about FEMA disaster assistance available to those in affected counties.
FEMA Individual Disaster Assistance
Benton County had now been approved for Individual Disaster Assistance. This link includes Information about FEMA's Individual Disaster Assistance program, what types of assistance are available and how to apply for assistance.
Iowa Department of Human Services Disaster Assistance Programs
If you experienced home or vehicle damage, or food or clothing loss from the recent derecho 2020 storm you may be eligible for up to $5,000 in repairs, replacement supplies or temporary housing. Click on the link above to get more information and apply for aid.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Iowa Concern Services
COVID Recovery Iowa– a program through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers FREE counseling to Iowans affected by COVID-19 is now offering counseling services for those affected by the derecho storm. To access their resources, please call 800-447-1985 or click on the link above.
American Red Cross Disaster Resources
The American Red Cross is now providing emergency financial assistance of up to $450 for households that experienced major damage from the derecho.
To learn about this program and other Red Cross resources, call 2-1-1 or visit the link above.
Iowa Community Action Association
Another resource for locating assistance after the derecho.
Iowa Legal Aid
Legal information and resources on disaster relief.
2-1-1 Iowa/Nebraska
For those seeking more information on how to access food, shelter, help, or other derecho recovery, please call 2-1-1, text your zip code to 899211, or visit click on the link above to be connected with more information.
Benton County Derecho Storm Resource Page
This Facebook group was developed to help those affected by the derecho in Benton County to locate local assistance and resources.
Benton County Resource Directory PDF
Thank you to the city of Belle Plaine for this comprehensive directory.
U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers disaster assistance in the form of low-interest loans to businesses, renters, and homeowners located in regions affected by declared disasters.
Iowa Attorney General-"Storm Chaser Scams"
Advice from the Iowa Attorney General about potential scams around storm cleanup. Includes information about reporting fraud and locating information about contractors from the State of Iowa.
Iowa Workforce Development Registered Contractor Search
As damage repair begins from the derecho storm, every contractor working locally is required to be licensed in the state of Iowa. To verify your contractor's license, visit the link above or call 319-286-5929.
Iowa State Forest Nursery
The State Forest Nursery provides affordable, high-quality native plant material for use in timber production, wildlife habitat restoration, erosion control, and other conservation-related endeavors, to landowners in Iowa and other states. The nursery grows approximately 40 different species of native Iowa tree and shrub seedlings that are available to the general public for purchase for as little as $0.80 to $1.00 each depending on the size and species.