Recent catastrophic flooding in northwestern Iowa has led to record-setting floods, requiring hundreds of residents to be rescued. Major roads are closed, buildings are submerged, and basic services like electricity and drinking water are disrupted. Iowa lawmakers are pushing for disaster declarations to provide aid for affected communities, with bipartisan support from both Iowa and Minnesota delegations.
After visiting several communities earlier this week, it is evident that the historic flooding has taken a toll on communities in #MN01. I’m proud to join the MN delegation in sending a letter to @POTUS, expressing support for the Major Disaster Declaration that @GovTimWalz… https://t.co/zfRJVtHPYQ
I’m joining every Republican and Democrat in the Minnesota Delegation in support of @GovTimWalz's request for a Major Disaster Declaration in Minnesota. All five #MN02 counties will need federal support to rebuild, and I won’t stop until they get it. https://t.co/hqXb84JXOa
We're praying for our neighbors in Estherville. I'm glad that President Biden approved Governor Reynolds' and my request for disaster relief for every family, farm, and business impacted in Emmet County. #IA04 https://t.co/DojiGWAKom
We are #IowaStrong in Cherokee County. In the midst of devastating flooding, emergency management, local law enforcement, fire department, and economic development corporation are working tirelessly to help Iowans recover. https://t.co/GXJOpYlrBg
Alongside the entire Iowa delegation, I’m calling on President Biden to approve Governor Reynolds’ disaster declaration for our communities impacted by catastrophic flooding in Northwest Iowa. We will recover and rebuild together. https://t.co/CcnFgNqHuU
I’m joining forces with the entire Iowa delegation to call on @POTUS to approve @IAgovernor’s disaster declaration request for those impacted by the devastating flooding in northwest Iowa. We are fighting to get these communities the aid they need to rebuild and recover. https://t.co/JHRbkc5mlu
Hundreds of Iowa residents have needed rescue from record-setting flooding that has swamped parts of the state, covering buildings up to their rooftops, shutting down major roads, and disrupting basic services like electricity and drinking water. https://t.co/CdRm1g2Ttk
WATCH: Drone footage reveals catastrophic flooding across parts of Iowa. https://t.co/47NqbyGwV4
Iowa has been hit hard by destructive, deadly, and devastating storms this year. Rebuilding is expensive and hard on families. I’m introducing legislation with the entire Iowa delegation to help ease the burden of rebuilding and help Iowans get back on their feet. https://t.co/rV0BU7SsO1
I’m praying for all those in Spencer and every other community in northwestern Iowa that has been affected by the recent flooding. We are already seeing neighbors step up to help each other, and my staff and I stand ready to assist with federal recovery resources. https://t.co/tECGNiUzBv