For Immediate Release:
December 4, 2012
Rep. Andy Harris Sends Letter Urging Gov. O’Malley to Appeal President Obama’s Denial of Individual Assistance for Areas Impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Andy Harris sent a letter to Gov. O’Malley asking him to appeal President Obama’s denial of Individual Assistance for areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The 1stCongressional District had many areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy particularly the communities of Crisfield, Smith Island, Marion, Fairmount, Deal Island, Ocean Pines and Princess Anne.
“I was disappointed to learn that President Obama has denied Maryland’s application for Individual Assistance. I encourage Gov. O’Malley to use all resources at his disposal to ensure that the residents of the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy are provided access to any and all recovery resources for which they are eligible.”
The full text of the letter to Governor O’Malley follows:
December 4, 2012
The Honorable Martin O’Malley
State House
Annapolis, MD 21401
Dear Governor O’Malley:
Just a month ago, you and I toured Crisfield and Ocean City to see firsthand the serious impact of superstorm Sandy. Like you, I was stunned to see the evident devastation there and throughout the First Congressional District, especially in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. As you know, these areas represent some of the poorest communities in our state, with limited access to resources but with the greatest need for assistance.
I was disappointed to learn that President Obama has denied Maryland’s application for Individual Assistance. I encourage you to use all resources at your disposal to ensure that the residents of the areas we mutually represent are provided access to any and all recovery resources to which they should be eligible, including appealing the denial of individual assistance benefits.
Sincerely,
Andy Harris, M.D.
Member of Congress
mary wood says
I would hope Representative Harris is also appealing to Fema for assistance for the hurricane victims in the First District . Should not that be his responsibility?
Gren Whitman says
Presumably Representative Harris sent his own request to President Obama for assistance before he turned to Governor O’Malley, yes?
It’s Harris backward behavior in office that prompts me to ask such a question.
He seems to be part of the problem, not part of the solution.
Karen Smith says
Why doesn’t Harris appeal to Obama & FEMA on behalf of Crisfield himself? He’s in Congress, or is he?
Joe Lill says
He’s only there for the Health Insurance plan for he and his family!
Steve Cades says
The administration will be making a request that Congress appropriate additional funds to FEMA in the aftermath of Sandy. Let’s see if Mr. Harris will vote to do that.
Lainey Harrison says
You know, he thinks we have a spending problem already!