Statement from U.S. Senator Tina Smith on the Biden Administration’s Approval of Minnesota’s Request for Disaster Declaration

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's approval of Minnesota's request for a Major Disaster Declaration.

"Minnesotans are struggling right now - these floods have turned people's worlds upside down. I appreciate the swift declaration from President Biden following our request for aid," said Senator Smith. "Minnesota needs help, and the federal government is answering. These unlocked resources will make an important difference as communities get back on their feet and we work to rebuild."

The declaration applies to 22 counties, though that list is expected to grow as more damage estimates are completed. This week, Senators Klobuchar and Smith led the entire bipartisan Minnesota congressional delegation in urging President Biden to approve Minnesota's request.

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