For The Catholic Messenger
In response to the severe weather events and the resulting emergency declaration in Scott County, the Quad Cities Community Foundation has activated its Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund to support response and recovery needs in the region.
Donations to the fund are now being accepted at www.QCCommunityFoundation.org.
Damage from flooding, high winds and tornadic activity is still being assessed by the Scott County Emergency Management Agency. Early reports point to significant unmet needs, especially for vulnerable populations.
The Community Foundation is working in coordination with local partners — including the Scott County Emergency Management Commission, Disaster Ready Quad Cities, the Salvation Army, and the American Red Cross — to ensure a collaborative, long-term recovery strategy.
The Community Foundation will begin awarding grants from the Disaster Recovery Fund to nonprofit partners addressing long-term recovery. Additional grants may be made as needs and opportunities are identified.
For updates on disaster response and recovery, visit the Scott County Emergency Management Agency Facebook page at facebook.com/ScottCoIAEMA or website at scottcountyiowa.gov/ema.
