Des Moines, IA (KICD)– Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a local disaster proclamation in response to recent severe weather.

The declaration issued Wednesday for O’Brien County gives residents access to two programs to assist with financial needs brought on storms.

The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program gives up to five thousand dollars to qualifying households that can be used for clothing, food, temporary housing or car repairs and will be available for the next 45 days.

The DIsaster Case Advocacy Program addresses more serious needs including injury and can be applied for the next 180 days.