Congresswoman writes letter of support for Valley flood relief aid

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Some communities across the Rio Grande Valley are still feeling the effects from the recent storm that plagued the area on March 26.

Communities such as an RV park in La Feria are still dealing with left over debris that is pilled up outside of their homes and causing them trouble.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott requested additional federal support for this disaster relief, which is critical to addressing the damages caused by the severe flooding in several South Texas Counties, including Cameron and Hidalgo.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump expressing support for the additional aid.

Below is a transcript of her letter to the president.

"Dear President Trump,

I understand that the State of Texas has requested an emergency disaster declaration through the Office of the Governor in response to the severe weather conditions that have impacted several counties in South Texas, including Hidalgo County.

Governor Abbott and local authorities have concluded that the scale of this storm has exceeded the capacity of both local and state emergency resources. As a result, additional federal support is urgently needed to protect public health and the livelihoods of many South Texans displaced by the storms. The lingering damage to property and critical infrastructure continues to cause severe problems for South Texas residents.

I am thankful for your attention to this situation and respectfully urge you to approve all available federal resources to aid Texas in a timely manner. I stand ready to work with relevant agencies, including FEMA, to ensure aid is delivered to our communities that need it most.

Thank you for your leadership and immediate attention to this matter."