Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Alabama Delegation Supports Expedited Disaster Declaration

Letter

Mr. President:

As members of the Alabama delegation, we write in strong support of Governor Kay Ivey's request for an expedited major disaster declaration for the State of Alabama.

On March 3, 2019, severe storms and tornadoes touched down in the eastern part of Alabama and caused catastrophic damage in Lee County and the surrounding areas. To date, there are twenty-three reported fatalities with search and rescue efforts ongoing as more than thirty people are considered missing. Governor Ivey quickly declared a State of Emergency, and local emergency management agencies are working with the impacted communities, with assistance from regional Federal Emergency Management Agency officials.

Considering the scope and intensity of this natural disaster, we ask that you carefully review Governor Ivey's request for an expedited major disaster declaration. In doing so, you will allow thousands of Alabamians to begin the slow process of rebuilding.