Spencer, IA (northwestiowanow.com) — The latest update from FEMA shows they have provided more than $70 million in Individual Assistance to Iowa residents who suffered serious damage from this year’s flooding, severe storms and tornadoes. More than 7,000 households have been approved. In addition, FEMA National Flood Insurance Program has paid over $27 million in claims for Iowa policyholders. This money helps survivors with anything not covered by their insurance.

Three Long Term Recovery locations are open to any resident impacted by the distasters, and should be used for any matters concerning recovery, status, applications or ongoing assistance. For Clay County, help is located at Spencer City Hall, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., except closed Dec.24-27 and December 31 and January 1.

(waiting on Clay County) – For O’Brien County, $3,755,668 in Individual Assistance has been provided to 710 households.