One Week Left To Apply For Disaster Unemployment
Release Date: June 4, 2001
Release Number: 1367-25
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Davenport, IA -- June 11, 2001 is the deadline for applying for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for people who are out of work due to severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that struck the state April 8. This deadline affects residents of Allamakee, Buchanan, Clayton, Clinton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Jackson, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, Ringgold, Scott, and Wapello counties only.
Individuals must apply during the open application period, even if they do not expect to receive benefits immediately.
This program extends coverage to people ineligible for unemployment compensation under the regular state unemployment insurance program. Those who may qualify include self-employed persons, farm workers, farm and ranch owners, agricultural producers, commission-paid employees and others not covered by regular programs who lost work as a result of the disaster. Individuals who are not sure if they qualify under this program should apply anyway to ensure that everyone who is eligible is assisted.
Persons applying for unemployment benefits should be able to provide proof of past earnings at the time they file a claim, such as business records or bank statements and their 2000 or most recent income tax forms. DUA claims may be filed at any Iowa Workforce Development Center throughout the state. Iowa Workforce Development will also assist DUA claimants in finding reemployment through testing, counseling, and placement services.
Anyone who was adversely affected by severe storms, tornados and flooding, occurring between April 8 and May 29, is encouraged to register with FEMA by calling 1-800-462-9029. Those wishing to follow up on an application can call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-525-0321. People with hearing or speech impairments may call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. Registration and Helpline numbers are available between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further notice.is the deadline for applying for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for people who are out of work due to severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that struck the state April 8. This deadline affects residents of Allamakee, Buchanan, Clayton, Clinton, Des Moines, Dubuque, Jackson, Lee, Louisa, Muscatine, Ringgold, Scott, and Wapello counties only.
Individuals must apply during the open application period, even if they do not expect to receive benefits immediately.
This program extends coverage to people ineligible for unemployment compensation under the regular state unemployment insurance program. Those who may qualify include self-employed persons, farm workers, farm and ranch owners, agricultural producers, commission-paid employees and others not covered by regular programs who lost work as a result of the disaster. Individuals who are not sure if they qualify under this program should apply anyway to ensure that everyone who is eligible is assisted.
Persons applying for unemployment benefits should be able to provide proof of past earnings at the time they file a claim, such as business records or bank statements and their 2000 or most recent income tax forms. DUA claims may be filed at any Iowa Workforce Development Center throughout the state. Iowa Workforce Development will also assist DUA claimants in finding reemployment through testing, counseling, and placement services.
Anyone who was adversely affected by severe storms, tornados and flooding, occurring between April 8 and May 29, is encouraged to register with FEMA by calling 1-800-462-9029. Those wishing to follow up on an application can call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-525-0321. People with hearing or speech impairments may call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. Registration and Helpline numbers are available between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further notice.
Last Modified: Monday, 27-Oct-2003 10:13:42