Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., of Gillette, was in tornado-damaged Wright Sunday offering help and encouragement to residents and emergency workers.

“The home damage is devastating for a lot of people. One mobile home was turned upside down on top of the neighbor’s. Five people were in the home that flipped and they were able to escape serious injury. I’m thankful for that and the miracle that more people were not injured or killed,” said Enzi.

Enzi complimented local, state and volunteer efforts.

“I met with town leaders and emergency personnel while I was in town. They are well informed and organized. Residents can be proud of the work they are doing and we all can be proud of the whole Wyoming community. Volunteers were on the scene quickly to help with cleanup. Wyoming is certainly one city with extremely long streets,” said Enzi. “Again I want to congratulate the people of Wright for their fortitude, persistence, courage, and faith in the face of this tremendous disaster.”

A FEMA team has been dispatched to Wright to make an initial damage assessment and take a first hand look at the scope of impact of the tornado, to identify emergency-related unmet needs, and evaluate potential disaster recovery needs.

“Local and state authorities are working with FEMA to see what federal help can be given to residents and I am ready to assist however I can. My state director, Robin Bailey, who also lives in Gillette, has been in contact with FEMA and the Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Office. We will know more about what can be done after the agencies have finished their assessments.”

Enzi specifically complimented the Wright Town Council and the staff, the Wright Fire Department, the Campbell County fire team and county emergency office, the sheriff’s department, mine emergency personnel and BLM firefighters in the area that came to the rescue. Enzi also lauded churches and the people across the state who have responded so quickly.

Enzi’s Gillette office phone number is 307-682-6268.