Global Relief Partners has completed initial damage assessments in 12 counties across Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri following catastrophic spring flooding.
Assessment Findings
- Estimated 6,500 homes with significant flood damage
- 28,000 people displaced or directly affected
- Agricultural losses affecting 200,000 acres of farmland
- 18 road bridges damaged or impassable
Immediate Actions
- Opened 8 emergency shelters in coordination with local emergency management
- Deploying mobile kitchens to serve 5,000 meals daily
- Distributing flood cleanup kits with mold prevention supplies
- Activating volunteer teams for mud-out and debris removal operations