WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) joined the entire Tennessee delegation in sending a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to quickly approve Governor Bill Lee’s request for a major disaster declaration for the State of Tennessee in the wake of the severe winter storms that occurred in West Tennessee from February 3-4, 2022. Governor Lee is specifically requesting Public Assistance for seven counties: Crockett, Fayette, Haywood, Lauderdale, Shelby, Tipton, and Weakley.
“The winter storms that swept across West Tennessee brought freezing rain, high winds, and ice that impacted the lives of thousands of Tennesseans and claimed the life of one Tennessean. Many throughout the district were out of power for more than a week as temperatures continued to drop. I urge President Biden to approve Governor Lee’s declaration to ensure that all victims receive the assistance they desperately need. Thank you to Senators Blackburn and Hagerty and the entire Tennessee Congressional delegation for joining me in sending this letter,” said Rep. Kustoff.
Read the full letter here.
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