Rep. Richmond Requests Federal Support as Louisiana Responds To Severe Flooding

Washington, DC – In a letter sent to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate, Congressmen Cedric Richmond (LA-02) pushed for continued cooperation between federal and state officials in response to the devastating flooding occurring in Louisiana.  Specifically, Congressman Richmond asked Administrator Fugate to rapidly process any forthcoming request for a Major Disaster Declaration, and any subsequent requests for Public or Individual Assistance.  Additionally, the Congressman invited Administrator Fugate to witness the devastation first hand:

“I have no doubt our state is experiencing an unprecedented event,” said Rep. Richmond.  “I anticipate our state officials, after preliminary assessments, will present a formal request for a Major Disaster Declaration by the President.  Your agency, under the President’s leadership, has been responsive to our requests for assistance in the past.  I hope this instance will be no different.  It is my hope that the cooperation will continue and a request for a disaster declaration for the flooding will be submitted as soon as possible, and that federal assistance will follow soon after.”

The letter to Administrator Fugate can be found here.