Pottawattamie County Storm Damage Dollar Estimates Released

(Pottawattamie County) Pottawattamie County officials say the damage caused by the April 26 tornadoes is estimated at $20,916,438.00, including $12,213,237.00 in Minden.

Craig Carlsen, Public Relations Manager, says assessments on damage across the county continue but are starting to validate the full scope of the tornado damage.

Below is a table of the property damage by the numbers, excluding public infrastructure.

Pottawattamie Countywide                          Residential            Commercial           Total
Impacted Properties                                                259                              43                                 302
Destroyed Properties                                               73                                23                                   96
Majorly Damaged Properties                                 51                                  3                                    54
Minor and Affected Properties                              135                              17                                   152
Cost                                                                        $19, 026,209         $37,979.00               $19,064,188

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Minden
Impacted Properties                                               151                               43                                     194
Destroyed Properties                                              42                                23                                       65
Majorly Damaged Properties                                31                                   3                                       34
Minor and Affected Properties                             78                                 17                                       95
Cost                                                                         $10,375,258                 $37,979.00                     $10,413,237

Meanwhile, power is restored to all homes and businesses capable of receiving it in Minden. The State of Iowa partnered with Minden to obtain contract services for a temporary water treatment plant and a debris removal contract to expedite recovery.

Pottawattamie County Officials emphasize the importance of residential and business property owners submitting their damages to the Pottawattamie County Emergency Management website. The reports provide vital information that supports the request for federal assistance to homeowners and business owners. The damage reporting portal can be found at pcema-ia.org.

The Muli-Agency Resource Center will be in Minden today from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the United Church of Christ to meet various needs of Pottawattamie County Residents impacted by the Tornado outbreak.