Iowa tornado: Pottawattamie County provides updates on damage, resources [Video]

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) – Pottawattamie County officials say assessments on damage are still being completed following last week’s tornado outbreak.

The county estimates some 302 homes and businesses sustained at least some form of damage; of those, 259 are said to be residential properties, and 43 commercial. Early projections total the damages at a little under $21 million. Of that amount, about $12.2 million is estimated between 194 properties in Minden, which includes some estimates to county or city infrastructure.

The Salvation Army and other agencies have established a Multi-Agency Resource Center in Minden at the United Church of Christ as a “one-stop shop” for residents in need of temporary housing, health services, and other needs. The MARC is open to all county residents impacted by the tornado outbreak. It will be open again Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. Efforts are being made to establish future centers …