Thursday, July 17, 2008
Governor Culver Sends Americorps Members To Help In Oakville Flood Relief
DES MOINES – In response to needs in flood-damaged Oakville, Governor Chet Culver has directed state-funded AmeriCorps members to Oakville to help in their flood recovery efforts.
“Many communities have been damaged throughout this natural disaster, but few have experienced the complete devastation that Oakville has seen,” said Governor Culver. “While the residents of this rural community work to repair their community, State Government will be there to help. That is why I have ordered state-funded AmeriCorps members to Oakville to help in their recovery efforts. The road to recovery will not be easy for towns like Oakville, but we as a state will be there to help in any way we can.”
Governor Culver has worked extensively with state and federal AmeriCorps officials to ensure the Louisa County community has the resources they need in their recovery efforts. The Governor had previously ordered 20 AmeriCorps members to the community, and today ordered an additional 40 members to aid in the community’s recovery. In addition, he has sent representatives of the Governor’s Office and the state AmeriCorps program to Oakville to assess their ongoing volunteer needs.