211 Assistance Lists
The purpose of this Assistance Guide is to connect residents affected by the Spring and Summer 2008 storms and flooding in Linn County and surrounding areas with disaster assistance. The Guide lists information on many programs and agencies. Updates and verification are ongoing.

The Guide is arranged in sections based on needs and the types of services provided. Within each section there is information showing available resources. Phone numbers and specific information regarding service eligibility, hours, etc. may also be outlined.

• Introduction
• AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESOURCES
• BASIC NEEDS RESOURCES
• CHILD CARE RESOURCES
• COUNSELING THERAPY RESOURCES
• DISABILITY RESOURCES
• EDUCATION RESOURCES
• EMERGENCY SHELTER RESOURCES
• EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
• FAMILY YOUTH RESOURCES
• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
• FOOD ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
• HEALTH RESOURCES
• LEGAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES
• OLDER ADULTS RESOURCES
• PARENT EDUCATION RESOURCES
• TRANSITIONAL HOUSING RESOURCES
• TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES

Flood Relief

• Flood Relief for Iowans with Disabilities - Grant Application

Flood Clean-up

• Pre-Work Flood Inspection Checklist
• Rebuilding Flood-Damaged Homes
  • A manual for the safe, healthy, green, and low-cost restoration of housing
• How to Restore Your Flooded Home - Addressing Mold & Other Health Hazards
• Creating a Healthy Home
  • A field guide for clean-up of flooded homes.
• Non-Residential Floodproofing — Requirements and Certification
  • for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas
    in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program (by FEMA)

City of Cedar Rapids

• Building Permit Process - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (7/22/2008)
• Building Permit Process - NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (7/22/2008)
• FLOOD RECOVERY / RESTORATION PACKET
  • Cedar Rapids Floodplain Management Ordinance
  • Floodplain Development ApplicationlPermit
  • 50% Rule - Substantial Damage Worksheet
  • Elevation Certificate (only applicable if restoration costs exceed 50%)
• Contractor's Individual Certification Form
• Contractor's Company Certification Form
• River Corridor Redevelopment Plans
  • Open House Display Boards (filesize: 69 Mb)
  • Submit feedback
  • Open House Handout
  • Open House Feedback Form (Print and Submit)
  • Open House Feedback 436 pages(39Mb)

Health

• Mental Health Issues Following a Disaster
  • There are a number of disaster phases that have been identified by mental health professionals. Each of these phases is associated with emotional and behavioral elements, although there is often overlap.

Cedar Rapids Flood Recovery Newsletters

Legal

• The Iowa State Bar Association DISASTER LEGAL SERVICES MANUAL
  • A Resource for Iowans and Iowa Lawyers
  • This document was prepared with resources submitted by Volunteer Attorneys and Iowa Legal Aid

Tax Information

• Disaster Relief Tax Tips

Volunteer Documents

• Personal Liability Release Waiver
  • This document should only be used in correspondence with volunteer opportunities with Corridor Recovery.
• Equipment List
• Team Leader Packet
• Time Tracking Sheet
• Parental Release Form 16+
• Parental Release Form 14+
  • The Parental Release Form 14+ is to allow youth under the age of 16 to deliver newsletters to the affected communities. Contact the volunteer hotline for more information: 319-540-4810.