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Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Providing Federal Disaster Aid to Areas Impacted by Earthquake

Letter

Date: Aug. 29, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Environment

The President

The White House

Washington, DC 20500

Dear Mr. President:

We write to you in strong support of the State of California's request for a major disaster declaration to provide much-needed assistance to our State for damages resulting from the August 24, 2014, earthquake.

On August 24th, at 3:20 a.m., an earthquake measuring 6.1 struck 3.7 miles northwest of American Canyon near the West Napa Fault. As you know, this was the strongest quake to strike the region since 1989. As a result, there has been significant damage to homes, businesses, public buildings, and infrastructure throughout our communities. Governor Edmund G. Brown promptly declared a State of Emergency, noting the impact in Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties. It is clear to us and local authorities that a major disaster declaration is critical to helping our State recover and rebuild.

Therefore, we strongly support the State of California's request for a major disaster declaration. We appreciate your consideration of this request and we are ready to assist you in expediting support and resources to the impacted communities.


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