Following Effort From Klobuchar, Franken, Walz, and Ellison, Administration ro Issue Individual Disaster Assistance for Minnesota Communities Impacted by Devastating Flooding

Press Release

Following an effort from U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, and Representatives Tim Walz and Keith Ellison, today the Administration announced it will issue Individual Disaster Assistance for Minnesota communities impacted by devastating flooding in September. In a letter to FEMA Administrator Fugate earlier this month, the federal lawmakers urged strong support for Governor Dayton's recent appeal to reverse the decision to deny much-needed Individual Household Assistance to an additional seven counties in Minnesota.

"I saw the devastation firsthand, and I know this federal individual disaster relief assistance is vital for the Minnesotans impacted by the recent storms and flooding," said Klobuchar.

"This is important news for Minnesotans who were devastated by floods in September," said Franken. "I'm glad that FEMA heeded our call and will provide essential assistance to help these Minnesota communities recover and rebuild."

"FEMA's announcement is welcome relief to southern Minnesotans impacted by devastating flooding this years," said Walz. "I appreciate their willingness to revisit their decision and reverse course to ensure folks get the assistance they need."

"I applaud FEMA for responding to our calls by reversing their previous decision, and approving this vital funding," said Ellison. "Many Minnesotans have been in desperate need of this assistance - I'm glad they're going to get it."