441—58.1 (29C) Definitions.
“Emergency management coordinator” means the person appointed by the local emergency management commission pursuant to Iowa Code sections 29C.9 and 29C.10 to be responsible for development of the countywide emergency operations plan and for coordination and assistance to government officials when an emergency or disaster occurs.
“Household” means all adults and children who lived in the pre-disaster residence who request assistance, as well as any persons, such as infants, spouses, or part-time residents, who were not present at the time of the disaster but who are expected to return during the assistance period.
“Necessary expense” means the cost associated with acquiring an item or items, obtaining a service, or paying for any other activity that meets a serious need.
“Safe, sanitary, and secure” means free from disaster-related health hazards.
“Serious need” means the item or service is essential to the household to prevent, mitigate, or overcome a disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse condition.