Recovery 2009
Emergency Public Jobs
Iowa's Infrastructure Investment Program
Dept. of
Human Services Flood Page
Dept. of Public Health Flood Page
Iowa State University Extension Disaster Recovery
Small Business Administration
Disaster Assistance
CorridorRecovery.org
2008 flood recovery efforts in Cedar Rapids, Linn County and the surrounding communities.
Iowa has received a National Emergency Grant to implement the Emergency Public Jobs program designed to put Iowans in counties affected by last summer’s floods and tornadoes back to work. Workforce Investment Act staff coordinate the program within Iowa’s workforce system. Counties included in the program are shown on the map.
Program Requirements:
- Wages will be paid at the prevailing wage for the worksite.
- Individuals will be provided with necessary tools to complete the work, safety training and will be required to complete a physical.
- Individuals may work for 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months)
To participate in the program, contact your local Workforce Investment Act provider.
Project Success
By summer of 2009, the EPJ program had started or completed work on over 1,300 different sites in affected counties. Project examples include:
4th Pumping Station – Des Moines County
Before
The 4th pumping station was completely decimated by the historic flooding in 2008. Workers from the EPJ program diligently worked to return the station to its prior state.
After
Senior Citizen Center – Columbus Junction
Before
The Columbus Junction senior center was completely underwater during the 2008 floods. The EPJ program workers restored the center for the communities use.
After
