FEINGOLD VISITS FLOOD-DAMAGED AREAS IN WISCONSIN Senator Views Affected Areas in South Central Wisconsin June 13, 2008 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Russ Feingold visited areas of Wisconsin hit hard by rain and flooding this week to see the damage first hand and learn what more the federal government can do to assist in response. Feingold traveled and visited parts of Sauk County which suffered some of the worst effects of this week’s harsh weather including massive flooding. During a stop in Lake Delton, Feingold toured damage and met with federal, state and local emergency management officials, as well as members of the Wisconsin National Guard. “The damage done by the flooding throughout Wisconsin is simply devastating and my immediate thoughts are with those who lost their homes and suffered other damage,” Feingold said. “I am working with state and local officials, as well as the Wisconsin congressional delegation, to ensure those affected receive the assistance they need as quickly as possible.” In the wake of the flooding, Feingold and his staff have been in regular contact with Wisconsin Emergency Management and county Emergency Management staff. On June 9th, Feingold joined with other Wisconsin lawmakers in expressing their support for any federal assistance to help communities across Wisconsin respond to the flooding and other weather-related damage. On June 11th, Feingold called FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison and asked for FEMA’s quick approval of any aid request from Wisconsin areas affected by the flooding.

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