Rep. April McClain Delaney on Improving USDA Disaster Response and Rural Recovery

Devastating Floods in Maryland

• ⚠️ Mountain Maryland experienced devastating floods last May, forcing the evacuation of 200 elementary students and teachers by boat through 12 feet of water.
• 👏 The exemplary service of first responders was crucial for a fast and safe recovery.

Need for Improved Federal Aid

• 📉 While emergency alerts were essential, the federal aid needed by constituents was slow to arrive.
• 🎯 This highlights a critical gap in disaster response and recovery efforts.

Proposed Legislation for Disaster Relief

• 🏛️ Rep. April McClain Delaney is introducing two bills to strengthen disaster response.
• 📰 The Emergency Grant Fairness Act aims to provide local public broadcasters with necessary resources to alert those at risk.
• 🌾 The bipartisan Rural Recovery Act seeks to make USDA rural development technical assistance automatic for disaster-affected communities.
• 🤝 The goal is to ensure no community is left stranded during emergencies.