We need to build more climate resilient infrastructure, plant more trees to absorb water and modernize our infrastructure to account for this new reality. But today we are calling for one thing in response to these flooding incidents. We need the state as well as the federal government to provide emergency relief for homeowners as well as our businesses. We will not allow this disaster to turn into a tragedy. We need state and federal dollars so that we can help residents repair their homes and ensure small businesses can fully recover. (08:55–09:04)
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Asserts the need for state and federal emergency relief for affected homeowners and businesses.
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