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Through this two-session workshop, you will learn to create a simple disaster action plan that mitigates the risks to your facilities and clients; help you understand and evaluate your organization’s specific risks for disaster; and, help you become more proactive in helping your residents, clients, and staff survive and thrive during disaster situations. This two-part workshop will be held on two consecutive Tuesdays: Session #1 – February 23, 2021, 1:30 pm to 3 pm Session #2 – March 2, 2021, 1:30 pm to 3 pm Once you have completed the workshop, your organization will be able to schedule a virtual technical assistance conference with University of Illinois Extension staff who will help you in the development of your organization’s own disaster action plan. 
 The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council (The Council) is offering to fund time-limited assistance to providers and organizations supporting people with developmental disabilities who experienced losses due to the Derecho storm on August 10, 2020. The Derecho Relief Fund will fund mini-grants up to $1,000 each. The purpose of this funding initiative is in response to emerging needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families who have been impacted by the Derecho storm, especially unmet needs that could lead to institutionalization.
Disaster survivors can experience a variety of legal problems: insurance, problems with a landlord (if a renter), contractor scams, consumer scams, difficulty applying for federal and state disaster benefits, etc.
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