WASHINGTON D.C. — While U.S. Sen. Susan Collins was in the county over the weekend to deliver the commencement address at Presque Isle High School and attend the groundbreaking ceremony for a new land port of entry in Van Buren, she took the time to speak with local emergency management officials regarding recent storm damage, including Vern Ouellette, the director of the Aroostook Emergency Management Agency.
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Senator Susan Collins spoke with Aroostook Emergency Management Agency Director Vern Ouellette over the weekend regarding the storm damage incurred by the county.
“I learned that we face significant damages from the torrential rains, wind, and tornadoes and the damage is still being assessed,” the senator said. “It was particularly worrisome to see the extensive damage to the recently planted potato fields, with some of the crop washed away and deep gullies from the more than five inches of rain we had over just two days.”
“As the ranking member of the Homeland Security Committee, I will work closely with federal, state and local officials to assist Aroostook County in getting the help needed to rebuild and recover, should the Governor request assistance,” Sen. Collins added.
