Wolk applauds Governor's call for federal aid

Thanks Governor for requesting federal assistance for Solano, Yolo flood victims

“I applaud the Governor for his quick response. His request for federal assistance is great news to those in Solano and Yolo County who have suffered a loss due to recent storms.

I also thank the Governor for drawing special attention to Solano County’s losses in his letter. He cites the major flooding that closed Interstate 80 in Fairfield and the storm-related death that occurred in Vacaville as examples of our community’s ordeal-- and requests the highest level of federal individual assistance available for Solano County homeowners and businesses.

As I await the President’s final decision, I will continue working with my colleagues in the Legislature on AB 1798 (Berg), a bill I am co-authoring that will provide more state assistance to Solano and Yolo County, and a tax credit to homeowners and businesses who have experienced severe property damage.”

The Governor’s letter, sent yesterday to President Bush, requested a Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster. The letter comes one week after a letter was sent by Wolk to the Governor, requesting his assistance in procuring federal aid for local flood victims.

The Governor’s request is available on his website at http://www.governor.ca.gov/govsite/pdf/press_release_2006/060117-Letter-PresidentialWinterStorms.pdf.