Sen. Baldwin, Rep. Kind Call on President Trump to Quickly Assist Wisconsin Communities Impacted by Severe Weather and Flooding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The office of Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:

With ongoing severe weather leading to flooding and damage in La Crosse, Vernon, Monroe, Juneau and Adams Counties, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Representative Ron Kind called on President Donald Trump to put the full support of the federal government behind cleanup and recovery efforts in Wisconsin.

"Damage caused by heavy rains and flooding has once again left many Wisconsin communities wondering how they are going to pay for the repairs," said Senator Baldwin. "This emergency federal assistance would provide relief for our communities, ensure access to safe and reliable transportation, and support their efforts to rebuild and recover."

"As severe weather continues in Wisconsin, it is vital that we take immediate steps to evaluate damage caused by flooding, mudslides and heavy winds. I am calling on the President to put the full support of the federal government behind the state of Wisconsin, our communities, and farmers to expedite the damage assessment and repair process. Our top priority must be working together to get our local communities and property fixed. We can't afford to waste any time," said Representative Kind.

Senator Baldwin and Representative Kind requested additional assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for damage assessments, road and bridge repair assistance from the Department of Transportation (DOT), and farm and crop damage assistance from the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The full letter is available here: https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Rep.%20Ron%20Kind%20and%20Sen.%20Tammy%20Baldwin%20Call%20on%20President%20Trump%20to%20Quickly%20Assist%20Wisconsin%20Communities%20Impacted%20by%20Severe%20Weather%20and%20Flooding.pdf