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Louis Stokes: I too thank her for bringing this serious item to our attention. FEMA is a Federal agency with more than 2,600 full-time…

On the recordJuly 23, 1998
I too thank her for bringing this serious item to our attention. FEMA is a Federal agency with more than 2,600 full-time employees. FEMA often works in partnership with other organizations, including State and local emergency management agencies. We would encourage FEMA to work with Houston and Texas authorities to bring a quick end to the current problem in hoping to bring relief to this current devastating heat.
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Louis Stokes
Ohio

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Addressing the need for FEMA's assistance during a heat crisis in Texas.

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