FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 18, 1997
CONTACT: Dana Hagerty 202/225-2165
WARREN, MN -- Congressman Collin C. Peterson (DFL-7th District) announced today that the Northwest Regional Development Commission in Warren has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration to fund necessary personnel to provide flood recovery coordination, planning, and implementation assistance for the region.
"Most of the smaller communities throughout the district are facing a huge amount of work finding what flood resources are available to them, and how to apply for assistance," Peterson said. "With this grant, the Northwest Regional Development Commission will be able to hire professionals to provide technical assistance for communities throughout the region.
"These professionals will help communities in our region identify the resources that are available to them for their long-term recovery," Peterson said. "They will sit down with officials in communities and make sure that all the paperwork is done correctly and submitted to the appropriate people. They will also assist in creating a regional recovery plan."
The Northwest Regional Development Commission serves Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties.