April McClain Delaney Praises First Responders, Underscores Importance Of FEMA Amid Maryland Floods

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During remarks on the House floor Monday, Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-MD) spoke about the importance of FEMA as western Maryland recovers from extreme flooding.

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00:00Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the first responders and local leaders who have been

00:12working tirelessly to address the fallout from last week's major flooding in Allegheny

00:17and Garrick counties. Stormwater rushed through Western Port and Lone Coney in Western Maryland

00:23on Tuesday, washing out gas lines, damaging roads, bridges, flooding businesses, and even

00:29the local firehouse and library. When students and faculty were trapped in Western Port and

00:35George's Creek Elementary Schools, swift water rescue teams answered the call, bringing

00:41more than 200 students to safety while waters rose. This flooding only underscores how important

00:49it is to fully fund FEMA and to make sure that FEMA continues to help those who are most

00:55struck by disaster. Severe weather events are hurting communities across this country at

01:01rates we have never seen before. While we are still assessing the damage, we know that

01:05federal assistance will be necessary for a full recovery. Although the road ahead will

01:11be challenging, Western Maryland will remain stronger because of the storm. I urge my colleagues

01:16to keep my constituents in their prayer and also all those impacted by storms during the

01:21past week. For what purpose does the gentleman from Indiana seek recognition?

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