Feenstra, Iowa Congressional Delegation Urge President Trump to Approve Disaster Relief Request Following Damaging March Storms
HULL, IOWA – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) joined U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and the entire Iowa congressional delegation in urging President Donald J. Trump to promptly grant Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ request for federal disaster assistance in the state of Iowa.
The request follows severe weather on March 19th that produced high winds and blizzard conditions across much of west, central, and northwest Iowa, causing significant damage to public infrastructure and private property.
“The Governor has determined that this incident is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the State and affected local governments, and supplementary federal assistance is necessary. Thank you for your prompt consideration of this important request,” the lawmakers wrote.
Governor Reynolds has requested Hazard Mitigation statewide and activation of Public Assistance programs for Crawford, Harrison, Monona, and Woodbury Counties.
The full letter can be read HERE or below.
Dear Mr. President:
We respectfully ask that you promptly grant the request made by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for a major disaster declaration for the State of Iowa as a result of severe weather on March 19, 2025, that produced high winds and blizzard conditions across much of west central and northwest Iowa. This severe weather caused significant damage to public infrastructure and private property.
Governor Reynolds has requested Hazard Mitigation statewide and activation of the Public Assistance Program. Public Assistance was requested for Crawford, Harrison, Monona, and Woodbury Counties.
The Governor has determined that this incident is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the State and affected local governments, and supplementary federal assistance is necessary.
Thank you for your prompt consideration of this important request.
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