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Storms 2008

Storms devastated Iowa, beginning with the tornado of May 25, 2008.   Beginning on June 5 torrential rains began to swell the state’s rivers and cause reservoirs to overflow.  By June 14 major cities were under water, levees had given way, nearly all of the 99 counties were declared state disaster areas and 18 were declared federal disaster areas.

The flooding in Iowa is being called the worst situation since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast. Your prayers, time, energy and gifts are greatly needed and appreciated as this will be a long process of recovery for the various communities in Iowa.

 This page will be a clearinghouse for information relating to the Storms of 2008. 

 

Visit the Iowa Conference blog to read first hand experiences related to the flooding.

 

To volunteer, click here 

 

For donations please use the Iowa Conference Advance #223

 

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FLOOD BUCKET DRIVE - Bulletin inserts are available in a PDF format for your church. You can select from either a color PDF file or a b/w PDF file.

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Bulletin inserts are available in a PDF format for your church. You can select from either a color PDF file or a b/w PDF file.

 

 

Spiritual Care in Disaster Response for Churches, Families and for Children. Click here for a PDF file.

 

 

Newspaper and Television links

 

  

Federal Emergency Management Agency photos of Iowa flooding

 

 

Get the latest information on Inter-faith Relief Efforts

 
Helping Children Deal with the Flood Crisis from IPTV

 

 



Related Files

 Prayer Litany for 2008 Disasters
 Post Traumatic Stress Handouts
 Churches and Parsonages in Iowa affected by the Floods
 Long-term Recovery PowerPoint
 Ladder of Assistance PowerPoint
 Disaster Caregiver at Risk Test
 One Month Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance August 08