Moore Statement on Flood Assistance

Statement

Today, U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore made the following statement about assistance for those suffering impacts of the recent storm damage and flooding:

"Mother nature cruelly left her mark on our city. And we are suffering.

"I came home on Saturday to find my basement flooded. But some homes are totally uninhabitable, and others are severely damaged to the point that could take years to repair. Less than a dozen blocks away from me are 3 houses whose foundations have already collapsed, and a number of others that are at risk of having to be torn down. These are Milwaukeeans that have lived in them for decades-- this is scary for them and they need our help. Not just them, but people in every community in our district felt the impact of this storm and the resulting flooding. And we're all mourning the tragic loss of life of this young man from Cudahy, Kyle Prelesnik, as a result of this terrible storm."

"I'm working with the Governor, elected officials, and other Members of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation to make sure that people get the help they need. The sooner the state applies for a disaster declaration, the sooner needed federal resources can help."

"The storm came and went in hours, and I'll be here working as long as it takes to help families cope with its damage."

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