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STATEMENT FROM REP. NELS PIERSON ON GOVERNOR'S EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

ROCHESTER, MN—Representative Nels Pierson, R-Rochester, issued the following statement regarding Governor Dayton's executive order declaring a peacetime emergency for 23 counties, including Olmsted County.

"The recent storms have caused enormous damage around the state, and right here in Olmsted County,” said Pierson. “I’m thankful Governor Dayton acted with urgency to help our communities respond to this storm.”

According to the emergency executive order, The Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management "will continue coordinating the provision of on-site support and assistance to affected local governments, and determine the need for supplementary emergency assistance." The full order can be found here: https://mn.gov/governor/assets/2016_09_27_EO_16_08_tcm1055-257317.pdf

“Having seen the devastation, I’m heartbroken for our farmers, small business owners and area residents,” said Pierson. “If you have specific questions, please feel free to contact my office at 651-296-4378 or rep.nels.pierson@house.mn. I’d be happy to help you and your family if you were impacted by the flooding.”


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