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State official outlines FEMA buyout program to Sioux Rapids council
Summary
An Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management representative explained how the FEMA Buyout Program works and invited property owners to contact City Hall about eligibility and timing for residential and commercial buyouts.
Rana Scarlett, a representative of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, presented the FEMA Buyout Program to the Sioux Rapids City Council and attending residents during the special meeting on Jan. 29, 2025.
Scarlett described program eligibility for both residential and commercial properties, outlined available funding and the general timing for buyout projects, and invited interested property owners to contact City Hall for information and next steps. The council did not take formal action on the program during the meeting; Scarlett's presentation was informational and intended to raise awareness of mitigation options following recent flood events.
The presentation emphasized that buyouts are voluntary and require coordination with FEMA and state agencies; interested owners were directed to City Hall as the local point of contact. The council proceeded afterward to regular agenda business, including other flood-related recovery items.
