April 23, 2024

Disaster proclamation coming for two Iowa counties

FORT DODGE— Iowa’s governor says he’ll issue a disaster proclamation for two northern counties.

Gov. Terry Branstad said the proclamation will be signed Thursday for Kossuth and Webster counties in response severe weather Tuesday. The action allows state resources to be used to aid in recovery efforts. It also activates the Individual Assistance Program for residents of the counties. The program provides grants of up to $5,000.