Washington, DC- (Friday, April 6, 2012) – Congresswoman Johnson released the following statement after touring Lancaster and the surrounding areas affected by North Texas tornadoes:

“ It was reported that 13 tornadoes hit the North Texas region on Tuesday, April 3.  Hundreds of structures and homes were destroyed, but  fortunately no lives were taken during this natural disaster. I applaud the first responders who helped accelerate the response process and provided quick assistance to those in need. The Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way of Texas, and Volunteer Center of North Texas are currently providing relief assistance. My thoughts are with all those in North Texas who were affected by these devastating storms and tornadoes.

My office continues to stand by for any inquiries or questions related to the tornado aftermath. “

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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a senior member of the Science Committee. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which, includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Turtle Creek,Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Ferris, Glenn Heights and Ovilla.