(Washington) An invitation issued by U.S. Congressman Sam Graves and U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins to tour areas likely to be affected by the floods has been accepted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Graves and Jenkins will be accompanied by Col. Anthony Hoffman, Commander of the Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and several other officials on Friday.

"This is an opportunity to show the Corps how flooding on this scale impacts the lives of people downstream," said Graves. "I’ve spoken with many constituents who believe that more needs to be done to protect their homes, businesses and farms from the flooding."

Graves had previously asked the Corps to slow the release of water. In addition, a link to flooding resources has been added to Graves’ official website at www.house.gov/graves.

The details of the tour have not yet been set, but it is likely to begin in St. Joseph.

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