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ROSWELL, NM – Following historic flooding in Chaves County over the weekend, Congresswoman Leger Fernández visited Roswell today, toured affected areas, and released the following statement.

“In Roswell today, we assessed the damage that this weekend’s 500-year flood event caused. We walked through the muck that destroyed people’s homes and cars, Roswell businesses, and the artwork in its famous museum. We heard stories of families stranded on tops of trucks, hanging on to trees and watching in horror from the convention rooftop. But we also heard stories of  neighbors saving each other from danger. We saw the local high school football team showing up to help their community clean out the ruined remains of what was once a home,” said Congresswoman Leger Fernández.

“I will push to have a federal disaster declared as quickly as possible after the State sends in its request.  The federal government must mobilize resources to help families and businesses recover. It was irresponsible for Speaker Johnson to strip the additional FEMA funding Democrats requested in the temporary government funding bill passed in September. As natural disasters like this continue to intensify, Speaker Johnson must act quickly to make sure FEMA and the SBA have the funding they need to help families and businesses from North Carolina to New Mexico,” she continued.

“Thank you to our brave first responders, local officials, and volunteer personnel for their tireless work. Please be sure to document your losses, follow official instructions for your safety and our accounts for updates,” she concluded.

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