FIGURES CALLS FOR MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE ISAIAS DAMAGE

Washington, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures issued the following press release:

MONTGOMERY - Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures sent a letter to President Trump calling for the White House to grant Governor Kay Ivey's request for a Major Disaster Declaration in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Isaias. "Hurricane Isaias was a Category 2 hurricane with damaging winds of 105 miles per hour and extensive rainfall that impacted the Gulf Coast and produced significant flooding, massive power outages, and widespread damage throughout the State of Alabama," Congressman Figures writes. "As recovery efforts are ongoing, I urgently request that the Administration approve the State of Alabama's request as quickly as possible." The let...