Construction & Housing Recovery
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Coordinated 639 construction jobs to rebuild homes and infrastructure.
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Provided $1,296,001 in rebuild funding.
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Helped 1,400 households receive $3,581,788 in Unmet Needs Grants.
Volunteer Engagement
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Coordinated 664,756+ volunteer service hours, valued at $13,295,120.
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Organized efforts through the Volunteer Resource Center and partner organizations.
Job Creation & Economic Support
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Collaborated with the Community Recovery Center and others to utilize the Emergency Public Jobs Program.
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Created jobs that generated over $500,000 in wages for local workers.
Cedar Rapids stands as a testament of resilience and community spirit.
The 2008 Cedar Rapids Flood:
A Community Transformed
On June 13, 2008, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, experienced the most devastating flood in its history.
The Cedar River crested at a record 31.12 feet, surpassing the previous record by over 11 feet. This catastrophic event impacted more than 10 square miles of the city, affecting approximately 1,100 city blocks and displacing over 10,000 residents.
In the wake of the disaster, LAP-AID was formed to coordinate relief, recovery, and rebuilding.
More than 70 organizations collaborated to bring approximately $20.5 million in resources and services to Linn County through the following efforts:
