Iowa is still reeling from the powerful derecho that hit the state on Monday. Aug. 10, with winds eclipsing 100 miles per hour in many areas.
According to the National Weather Service, peak winds may have reached 140 mph at the Westdale Court Apartments in southwest Cedar Rapids.
But what do you do if you still don't have power? And how can you get help to those in need?
Local 5's Sabrina Ahmed hosts "Real Answers: The Derecho Disaster" at 5 p.m., a town hall to get your questions about the storm answered.
Panelists include:
- Amanda Johnson — Clinical Director, Capstone Behavioral Healthcare (Grinnell)
- Josh Gaul — Attorney, Iowa Legal Aid
- Scott Drzycimski — Director of Customer Communications & Economic Development, Alliant Energy
- Leslie Schaeffer — Executive Director, American Red Cross (Central Iowa Chapter)
- Geoff Greenwood — Media Relations Manager, MidAmerican Energy Company
Have a question you'd like to ask the panel? Text it to 515-457-1026.
To donate to the Red Cross, visit redcross.org, call 800-RED-CROSS or text DISASTER to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
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