Resources and Links

Corridor Recovery – multiple service agencies combined to provide full spectrum of information for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Corridor.

FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency site – information on emergencies and for applying for assistance.

Red Cross

Salvation Army - Volunteer First registration site to volunteer with the Salvation Army.

City of Cedar Rapids – will soon have important information as available

Cedar Rapids / Linn County Solid Waste Agency – initial page, but more information to come soon.

U of I - University of Iowa Foundation flood fund

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation - General monetary donations to The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

Salvation Army - donation site for the Cedar Rapids area

Kirkwood Foundation - the Kirkwood Foundation is collecting monetary donations for the Cedar Rapids animal Shelter (you can submit your donation online!)

Hands On Disaster Response - non-profit organization which applies volunteer resources and expertise to communities affected by natural disasters, they are currently engaged in Cedar Rapids and Palo cleanup.

Iowa State University Extension Site - has excellent resources for flood related questions. There are several resources for safe clean-up instructions.

Creating a Healthy Home - A Field Guide for Clean-up of Flooded Homes.

Repairing Your Flooded Home - a collaboration of FEMA and the American Red Cross.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – has excellent information on flood clean-up safety.

FEMA – FEMA information on dealing with a flood.

SBA – US Small Business Administration’s disaster assistance training program – as MUST SEE for small business owners.

Water Damaged Computer Recovery – tips on dealing with computer clean-up.

University of Iowa – University of Iowa flood updates from the Foundation

Kirkwood Community College – Updates from Kirkwood on cancellations, flood updates, etc.

KCRG TV 9 – Cedar Rapids and surrounding area cancellations and notices – again KCRG!!!!

KCRG TV 9 – KCRG has done a fantastic job with flood coverage.

Freecycle – A grassroots and nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free and thus keeping it out of landfills.