(KNOX) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, and public safety and emergency management staff took an aerial tour Tuesday of Henderson, Le Sueur, the Rapidan Dam, and Waterville following storms and severe flooding across Southern Minnesota.
More than 40 counties throughout the state have been impacted by flooding, which has disrupted agriculture and damaged roads and property.
“Southern Minnesota is my home – I’m hearing incredibly challenging stories from friends and family in Mankato. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their homes, their businesses, their priceless personal belongings,” said Governor Walz. “However, when faced with crisis, we come together. Community members, volunteers, emergency responders, and local leadership are stepping up in big and small ways to keep their neighbors safe and ensure they have something to eat and a place to stay.”
“In the last few days, I have seen the damage left behind by the storms and floods, but I have also seen Minnesotans’ unparalleled strength and compassion. From brave first responders and our National Guard keeping people safe to volunteers filling sandbags, people across our state are coming together to help,” said Senator Klobuchar. “All public infrastructure damage is being documented so when the federal threshold for FEMA disaster relief is reached, that relief will be delivered quickly.”
Across the state, public safety officials, local governments, community members, and volunteers are working to protect property and infrastructure from additional damage. Several counties have declared local emergencies and activated emergency operation plans.
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