Tweet - "Alton is experiencing its longest period of flooding since 1927. I'm thankful for the amazing volunteers and cooperation among local, state, and federal officials who are helping people up and down the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers."

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"Alton is experiencing its longest period of flooding since 1927. I'm thankful for the amazing volunteers and cooperation among local, state, and federal officials who are helping people up and down the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers."

"But we have to expect another flood. In Washington, we have to think ahead and help our communities to be resilient and have mitigation efforts in place in the face of increasing extreme weather events."

@SenatorDurbin

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