Sens. Heller, Masto Announce Federal Disaster Relief Funds for Nevada in Response to February Storms

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The office of Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., issued the following news release:

Following President Trump's Major Disaster Declaration for Nevada, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it will provide federal funds to help Nevada communities recover from ongoing devastating flooding that resulted from severe winter storms that occurred in February of 2017. FEMA designated the following areas as eligible to receive assistance: counties of Douglas (including the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California within the State of Nevada), Elko (including the South Fork Band of Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone), Humboldt, and Washoe as well as the independent city of Carson City.

On March 9th, Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) urged President Trump and requested the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provide disaster assistance for the state of Nevada following devastating flooding.

"This past month, devastating storms rocked Northern Nevada and destroyed homes, property, and roads. Our state needs relief, and that's why I have been working with the Administration, Nevada delegation, and Governor Sandoval to ensure that our state receives the resources it needs to rebuild," said Heller. "I welcome the Administration's announcement, and I will continue to monitor the ongoing flooding closely and collaborate with state, local, and federal officials to help Nevada communities recover."

"Northern Nevadans whose homes and livelihood have been affected by severe flooding need our support so they can continue to rebuild," said Cortez Masto. "Federal relief is essential and would aide ongoing recovery efforts already provided by our State and local governments, Nevada Tribes, and nonprofit organizations. Roads and bridges that were damaged by the floods would also benefit from federal funding, ensuring that they are repaired and restored for the safety of all Nevadans. I am pleased that the administration recognizes the need for Nevadans to receive federal assistant to recover from devastating floods, and hope that the they heed our request for Individual Assistance for Elko and Washoe counties.

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