For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 19, 2001
Statement by the President
I know that all Americans share my concern for
the displaced families and residents of Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and
Illinois. Yesterday, the Mississippi River engulfed homes
and businesses. Even more flooding is predicted in the
upcoming days.
Those who live and work along the upper
Mississippi are not strangers to the threat of Spring
floods. Since the 1993 floods, many communities and
residents have taken measures to protect themselves and their
property. They are to be commended for this preventative work.
At my direction, FEMA Director Joe Allbaugh
and his staff are working closely with State and local officials
throughout the impacted and threatened areas to closely track the
flooding and any further damage. As I travel to Canada for
the Summit of the Americas, I will continue to monitor the situation.
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