Cedar Rapids
Iowa Relief – Cedar Rapids Flood Response
June 2008 – October 2008
AHAH responded to historic flooding in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by clearing debris, gutting homes, and supporting families with essential recovery work.
Disaster Profile
On June 13, 2008, Cedar Rapids, Iowa was struck by unprecedented flooding, which affected more than 5000 homes.
Our Response
From Immediate Relief to Long Term Recovery in Cedar Rapids
When the floods hit, we launched our first planned response program. Our team jumped into action to help residents rebuild their lives, initially focusing on responding to the immediate needs of the community. We deployed our dedicated teams of volunteers, and were able to clean out flood-damaged homes and set residents on a path to recovery.
After leaving Cedar Rapids 5 months after our Response efforts wrapped up, we returned in April 2009, to assist homeowners with rebuild activities. Our volunteers worked tirelessly to navigate permitting processes with residents, install and finish drywalling and provide mini-grants to cover shortfalls in rebuilding materials. By undertaking these activities, we were able to help families return home.