by Courtney Thomas-Dusing | Sep 29, 2025 | Resource
Call the Disaster Legal Hotline: 1-866-761-4692 When do you accept calls? The hotline is open 24 hours a day. Who is eligible? Survivors of severe weather who are experiencing legal problems. What kind of help is available? Legal Problems may include issues such as:... by Artillery | Dec 7, 2024 | Resource
What is Domestic Abuse? Domestic abuse is an assault between people in certain types of relationships. What is considered to be “an assault”? It can be: pushing, hitting, kicking, holding, or shaking. Unwanted sexual activity. Other physical contact that... by Sue Orhon | Dec 10, 2024 | Resource
Question: I worked for ABC Company for about 15 years from 1995 to 2010. It had a pension plan and when I left they told me I was vested and could begin receiving benefits when I was 65. I am almost 65 and am having trouble finding the plan. I recently learned... by Artillery | Nov 28, 2024 | Resource
On April 6, 2026, the Governor issued a disaster declaration for Wapello County in response to severe weather that occurred on April 2, 2026, and continuing. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program were activated. The... by Sue Orhon | Dec 10, 2024 | Resource
Mental Health Resources for Those Affected by Disasters Disasters occur often and generally without notice. In the blink of an eye, a person can lose their home, their personal possessions, their car, or their job. It can take a long time and can cost a... by Artillery | Dec 10, 2024 | Resource
Many school-age children are displaced by disasters. They have all the rights federal law gives to children who have lost housing or meet any other definition of “homeless.” Does my child count as homeless? Yes, if you lost housing and are now staying with...