GROTHMAN LEADS ENTIRE BIPARTISAN WISCONSIN DELEGATION IN URGING FEMA TO ASSESS FOX VALLEY TORNADO DAMAGE

Washington, Aug. 12 -- Congressman Glenn Grothman issued the following press release:

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) led the entire bipartisan Wisconsin Congressional delegation in support of Wisconsin's request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conduct a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) with Wisconsin Emergency Management following the devastating EF3 tornado that struck the Fox Valley on July 27.

The tornado caused widespread destruction across Appleton, Menasha, Neenah, and Fox Crossing. It remained on the ground for more than 20 minutes, traveled approximately 12 miles, reached nearly one mile in width, and produced estimated winds of 136 to 165 miles per hour. More than 30,000 homes and businesses lost ...