Rep. Alford, Lawmakers Call for Congressional Action to Address Emergency Responders' Outdated Equipment
November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
On the heels of the deadly Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined a bipartisan group of representatives in a letter urging Congress to include $21.6 million for America's National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) task forces to replace aging and obsolete rescue equipment that could put future rescue efforts, the public, and first responders at risk.
On the heels of the deadly Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined a bipartisan group of representatives in a letter urging Congress to include $21.6 million for America's National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) task forces to replace aging and obsolete rescue equipment that could put future rescue efforts, the public, and first responders at risk.