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Derecho impact: How you can help Iowans recover

Here's a look at ways you can help Iowans recover following last week's storm.

IOWA, USA — Many Iowans are still without basic resources a week after powerful storms tore through the state.

More than 98,000 households were still without power as of Sunday morning. Linn County had over 50,000 homes without power.

Local 5 is working to compile a list of ways people can help Iowans as recovery efforts continue.

If you know of any organizations asking for volunteers/donations across the state, email news@weareiowa.com or text 515-457-1026 with the information. 

Cedar Rapids/Linn County: 

KCRG-TV reports communities around the Cedar Rapids are struggling to find resources following the derecho. Here's how you can help them:

Marshall County:

Marshall County Emergency Management said the best way to volunteer is to check in with the city hall of the city you want to help in. 

Other organizations are in cities like Marshalltown to help with clean up and provide food to residents without power. 

RELATED: 'It's Deja Vu all over again': Marshalltown cleaning up following 99 mph winds

Story County:

Story County Emergency Management is still looking for volunteers to help with clean up across the county. Register to volunteer by clicking/tapping this link

Statewide Recovery:

The Carson King Foundation is partnering with "Iowa love" to sell t-shirts to raise money for  derecho relief and recovery efforts. 

You can also sign up to volunteer with the American Red Cross. The Red Cross has set up locations in Linn County. 

RAYGUN is also selling t-shirts and donating the proceeds. As of Saturday, the company has raied more than $6,500. 

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