Monday, October 27, 2008
Harkin Announces More Than $71 Million Coming To Iowa For Flood Relief
Second installment of funding Congress approved in June coming to Iowa
Senator Harkin today announced that that Iowa will receive an additional $71.69 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for disaster relief through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. These funds are part of the $300 million that HUD released to Iowa and other states affected by natural disasters and were included in the first emergency spending package that Harkin led the fight to secure.
"I am pleased that these desperately needed funds were finally released and I expect the state will act quickly to get them delivered to Iowans who are continuing to rebuild their homes, businesses and lives," said Harkin. "Iowans who suffered major losses from the historic floods have been patient. Today’s news will help them to plan their next steps in the recovery process."
