Spencer, IA (KICD) — A spokesman for FEMA wants Spencer residents to know that flood insurance is NOT a requirement for all recipients of assistance.

John Mills tells KICD News approximately 1,500 individuals have been approved for disaster assistance. 7 percent of them will in a zone that requires purchasing flood insurance.

John Mills from FEMA and local officials will discuss this topic more in-depth on Wednesday morning’s flood update at 10:30 on KICD, Big Country 1077, and More 104.9.