Due to flood damage at the Linn County Veteran Affairs Office, the office will be temporarily relocated. VA staff can be contacted by calling 319-360-0965.
Veterans who are members of the American Legion and were impacted by the flood should call 1-800-365-8387 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to inquire about financial assistance.
Disabled American Veterans can also provide up to $500 in assistance. Call Robert Peterson at 515-323-7539 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to see if you qualify. (Membership not required.)
If you are a veteran needing your medication, you must have a temporary address and Social Security Number. Order your medication by calling 319-338-0581, ext. 5122.
A veteran's trust fund is also available. Call Kent Hartwig at 1-800-838-4692 to inquire about eligibility and request an application.
The American Legion National Emergency Fund was established in 1989 to be used to meet the needs of Posts or an individual member of the Legion family (Legion, Auxiliary or SAL) in areas stricken by natural disasters. Since disasters are not restricted to boundaries and can strike anytime or anywhere, the National Emergency Fund is ongoing so the Legion will be prepared to address future emergencies as they arise.
For more information and application: http://www.ialegion.org/national_emergengy_fund.htm.