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Who can you turn to if flooding damages your home and upends your life? Heartland Flood Help directs you to local organizations that can help with recovery and provides free information on cleanup and repairs. bit.ly/34Cedcm

Do you know what to do when a major storm is approaching? Heartland Flood Help is a free resource with guidance on how to prepare for a storm and lower your flood risk. bit.ly/32Ooz8a

As a renter, it’s important to know your rights, especially if your home is damaged from a disaster. This article gives some information about your rights. iowalegalaid.org/resource/disas…

Recovering from a disaster can cause financial hardship. Find out more about your rights and filing for bankruptcy. If you need help filing for bankruptcy, please call Iowa Legal Aid. iowalegalaid.org/resource/bankr…

Just 1 inch of floodwater in your home can cause more than $10,000 in damage. Learn how to protect your home, family, and finances with these free tips: HeartlandFloodHelp.org

When problems with a contractor escalate, they can lead to a mechanic’s lien on your property. Here is some information about what that means and what your rights are. youtube.com/watch?v=9ea5KW…

Recovery from a disaster involves more than replacing property. The process can be stressful emotionally and mentally. This article gives some resources for you to review that may help. iowalegalaid.org/resource/proje…

Disasters can happen in every season, being prepared is often the best defense. Here is an article giving some basic points on how to begin preparing for a disaster. iowalegalaid.org/resource/disas…

Find free and low-cost ways to protect your home and family from flooding, at #HeartlandFloodHelp. bit.ly/32Ooz8a

It’s tax season! See if you may be eligible for disaster tax relief from the IRS.” irs.gov/newsroom/tax-r…

Are you prepared for a disaster? Find out additional steps you can take to begin to prepare for disasters here. youtu.be/BAi3Wx6s04E

And more links from the video are here: Disaster Kit redcross.org/prepare bit.ly bit.ly/Createakit ready.gov Iowa Legal Aid Iowalegalaid.org

Links mentioned in the Preparing for a Disaster Part I video are here: Are you in a Flood plain? Heartlandfloodhelp.org Communications in a disaster redcross.org/prepare bit.ly/communicationp… ready.gov

Recovering from a disaster can often depend on how well you have prepared for a disaster. These videos give an outline for some ways to begin preparing you and your family for a disaster. youtube.com/watch?fbclid=I…

Replacing important forms of identification can be confusing. Here is an article explaining how to replace lost documents. iowalegalaid.org/resource/repla…

Every home is at some risk of flooding. Find out the risk for your home in Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, or Oklahoma. HeartlandFloodHelp.org #HeartlandFloodHelp

After surviving a disaster, it can be difficult to know what to do next. Click here for tips on interacting with your insurance company if you need to make a claim. iowalegalaid.org/resource/insur…

Check out the Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council and their updated website: iavoad.org.

Rebuilding after a disaster can be confusing and stressful. Click here for important points to remember when hiring a contractor. If you have experienced issues working with a contractor after a disaster, please call Iowa Legal Aid. iowalegalaid.org/resource/avoid…

Have you received FEMA assistance? Here are some important things to know about FEMA overpayments. If you have received a FEMA Notice of Debt letter you can call Iowa Legal Aid for assistance. #i98032740-7F10-458C-9BA7-1F0034C21A1C" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iowalegalaid.org/resource/fema-…