IEDA 2024 Severe Storms: Unmet Needs Survey 2

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is conducting this survey to assess the unmet needs of communities affected by the 2024 severe storms. Your responses will help shape federal and state programs, including the development of a draft Action Plan to allocate $134 million in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.


Your input is valuable in ensuring a resilient and equitable recovery. If you have questions or additional information to share, please email disaster@iowaeda.com. Thank you for your time and feedback.

Respondent Information

Limited to Iowa FEMA Disaster Declaration

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IEDA is committed to protecting your privacy. By participating in this survey, you consent to IEDA collecting and using your responses solely for program development and recovery planning.

Disaster Impact Assessment

Recovery Program Preferences

Recovery Priorities

Please rank the following recovery priorities from 1 (least important) to 5 (most important) *


1= Not important  2= Slightly important  3= Important  4= Very Important  5= The most important/top priority

Construction of new single-family homes*
Construction of new multi-family housing units*
Match buyout assistance*
Housing recovery assistance for low-/moderate-income individuals*
Housing recovery assistance for residents of all income levels*
New infrastructure (e.g., wastewater treatment necessary for new housing)*
Other infrastructure improvements (e.g., roads, sidewalks)*
Hazard mitigation investments (e.g., stormwater management, underground utilities)*
Small business assistance*
Downtown or regional economic revitalization*
Public facilities*
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Challenges & Economic Revitalization

Are there economic recovery needs in your community that remain unmet by existing funding sources?

Language & Accessibility Needs

Do you or members of your community need translation or interpretation services for disaster recovery meetings?

Measuring Success

Imagine it’s the year 2030, and your community has recovered successfully. Please rank the following features in terms of their importance to a successful recovery, with 1 being the least important and 5 being the most important.


1= Not important  2= Slightly important  3= Important  4= Very Important  

5= The most important/top priority

All displaced residents have found permanent housing
Business districts are thriving again
Infrastructure is fully rebuilt and improved for future disasters
Community services (e.g., schools, healthcare) are fully operational
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