Congress of the Anites States = House of Representatives mt ashing, DE 20515-2504 eel daly 16,2019 ‘The Honorable Donal J. Trump ‘The Honorable Pete Gaynor President ofthe United Sates ‘Acting Administrator The White House Federal Emergency Management Agency 1600 Pemsylvania Avenue 500 ¢ Suet, Southwest ‘Washington, D.C. 20500 Washington, Dc. 20472 President Trump and Acting Administrator Gaynor, As you continue to assess the recent damage from the severe storms, flooding, and tomados in “Missouri, I urge you to ensure thorough reviews of Barton, Cooper, Dallas, Hickory, Howard, and Laclede counties in Missouri's Fourth Congressional District. These counties experienced devastating los of life and property amid destroyed homes and businesses, | witnessed these communities come together, fil sandbags for weeks, and many constituents have spent extra time avvay from home taking alternative routes to work due to closures, relocated homes and businesses, and lost tourism-hased revenue from these disasters. The deadly tomadoes eaused more loss of life in Missouri's Fourth Congressional District than any other part of the state. While [ understand the counties not listed on the most recent declaration for individual assistance (LA) may stil be under consideration, [have visited many of these counties to see the devastating impacts and believe these communities need aocess to valuable 1A, resources to help get them back on their feet. ‘Thank you for your consideration and work during these unfortunate circumstances, Please know that I stand ready to assist you in these matters and look forward to your continued support. Member of Congress CC: Mr, Paul Taylor, Regional Adminstrator FEMA Region VIL 11224 Holmes Road ‘Kansas City, Missouri 64131