M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Reporters and Editors
RE: FEMA Public Assistance Program Funding
Senator Grassley had the following comment after FEMA's Public Assistance Program funding was revised to become more relevant to Iowa communities. The revision allows assistance at 100 percent federal funding for a period of 14 consecutive days from the beginning of the disaster for each community between the dates of May 25 to August 13, 2008 in which Iowa was impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding.
"The revised dates from which FEMA will issue public assistance funds for the disaster period will be important for Iowa communities recovering from last year's disasters. It was wrong for the formula to penalize communities based solely on when disaster struck their area. No matter when the disaster hit, we still have a lot to do to get these communities back on track. I'll keep working with FEMA as the recovery process continues to make sure Iowans receive the help they deserve."