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MC145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 <br /> Lwow o fMhrnesote Cities Phone: (612) 281-1200 • (800) 925-1122 <br /> Glide promotingenro Fax: (612) 281-1299 • TDD (612) 2814290 <br /> To: Minnesota Mayors <br /> From: The League of Minnesota Cities <br /> Re: Help for flood affected cities <br /> Cities helping cities—it's a natural phenomenon when disaster strikes. City response to the <br /> unprecedented flooding is overwhelming. We heard from many cities last week: Cities needing <br /> flood assistance information,and cities offering their equipment, personnel and even money to <br /> meet those needs. <br /> With that in mind,we've created the Cities Helping Cities program. Through the program,we <br /> plan to match cities that need help in restoring municipal operations and services with cities that <br /> have equipment and personnel available. <br /> We've spent the last few days calling cities directly affected by floods. They told us what help <br /> they need, and we've entered that information into a database. If your city needs assistance <br /> and has not been contacted,call Theresia Perry at(612)2814200 or(800)925-1122. <br /> • Now we need to know what is available. The second page of this fax lists equipment and <br /> personnel needed by flood affected cities. If your city is able to provide assistance,please <br /> complete the form and fax it back to the League. We will then try to match up needs with the <br /> assistance available. Fax your completed forms to the League at (612) 281-1235. <br /> Keep in mind that clean-up and recovery efforts will go on for many months in the most severely <br /> flooded cities. Even if your city can't help now,help will be needed in the coming months <br /> Many cities have asked us if they could donate money to help flood-stricken cities. Hutchinson <br /> has already donated$5,000. Roseville wants to pledge some of its state snowplowing money and <br /> hopes other cities will consider similar action. To help cities and other organizations make <br /> donations, the League has created the LMC Flood Recovery Fund. This fund is being handled <br /> by the League of Minnesota Cities Research Foundation. All money received will be distributed <br /> to cities needing assistance to restore municipal operations. For more information,contact <br /> Finance Director Dave DuBord at(612)281-1200. Donations can be sent to: <br /> The League of Minnesota Cities' Flood Recovery Fund <br /> 145 University Ave. W. <br /> St. Paul,MN 55102-2044. <br /> • Thank you for your help. If you have any questions,contact Theresia Perry at(612)281-1200 or <br /> (800) 925-1122. <br /> AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER <br /> T M J f"1T I T^1 ♦I II I <br />