U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) today met with U.S Army Corps of Engineers Commander of the Northwestern Division Brig. Gen. John McMahon and Commander of the Kansas City District, Col. Tony Hofmann to discuss flooding along the Missouri River and to survey areas that could be impacted by rising waters.

In a meeting held in Jefferson City, Luetkemeyer said local officials were able to hear from the Corps of Engineers and ask questions about what is being done to combat historic levels of water being released from upriver dams into the Missouri River basin. The meeting and tour is a result of a letter Missouri’s congressional delegation sent to the Corps seeking information about the potential impacts of the rising water on local river communities.

“It is important for the Corps to hear directly how their actions are impacting Missouri River communities. I know that the Corps will continue in their mission to protect life and property from the flood waters threatening these communities.  It is critical that all our Missouri River communities continue to take every precaution as flood waters continue to rise,” Luetkemeyer said. “I, along with my staff, will continue to be available to local, state and federal officials to assist in any way we can. I want to thank General McMahon and Colonel Hofmann for their attendance today, and I look forward to working with the Corps on addressing the issues of so many who call the banks of the Missouri River home.”   

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