WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today asked President Barack Obama to grant requests made by the state of Iowa for federal assistance after several severe storms ransacked much of the state in December 2009 and January 2010.
“Parts of Iowa were brought to a standstill after ice and snow covered the state. Iowans have had a terrible time restoring power and digging out after record snowfall and ice storms moved through,” Grassley said. “Quick approval of the requested assistance would go a long way in helping Iowans recover from these record storms.”
Grassley sent separate letters on the state’s requests. A copy of the text of the letter regarding the January storm is below. A copy of the letter regarding the December storms can be found by clicking here. A copy of the letter regarding the January storm can be found by clicking here.
January 29, 2010
The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States of America
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
I respectfully ask that you grant the request made January 28, 2010 by Iowa Governor Chet Culver for a declaration of a major disaster for the State of Iowa as a result of damages from a severe winter storm that began January 19 and continued through January 26, 2010.The Governor determined that this incident is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the State and affected local governments to handle effectively and federal assistance is needed.
Thank you for your prompt consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Grassley
United States Senator