First Anniversary of Iowa Floods
A year ago, in Iowa, the rain began to pour. Six inches of rain–over the span of two days–caused several feet of flood water and the devastation of 30 counties and the hundreds of homes and businesses in those counties. Many homes and businesses suffered extensive damage as contaminated flood waters rushed into every nook and cranny possible.
As a result of the devastating water damage, many buildings had to be demolished. To assist with relief, the government promised to buy-out hundreds homes affected by the flood waters, but homeowners are still waiting for Uncle Sam’s check so they can move on with their lives.
Many are guessing it will take at least a few years to for the communities affected by the 2008 floods to fully recover. With the flood recovery process still underway, service agencies are still helping business and homeowners get back on their feet by providing monetary funds, donating home appliances, and sending in volunteers to help tired home and business owners with odd tasks such as paining and gardening.
Learn more about the process of recovering after a flood.
