Politics & Government
Gov. Tim Walz Says State And Federal Coordination "Well Perfected" As Officials Prepare For Flooding
"It's not just one or two rivers—it's across the state," he said. "So this is a widespread event that we are looking at," Hawblitzel said.
April 14, 2023
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- State leaders say they're prepared for flooding that could have impacts across Minnesota next week, as temperatures warm following an active winter with heavy snowfall. And the state's disaster account for emergencies will soon be replenished after the legislature approved funding Thursday.
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"A lot of the work has been done and we stress again the system that works between federal, state and local agencies—around especially flooding—is well perfected," Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday during a media briefing on flooding preparations in St. Paul.
Several rivers are at risk of flooding in Minnesota over the next week, some with more serious threats of high-water levels than others, according to Dan Hawblitzel, the meteorologist in charge at Twin Cities National Weather Service. He walked through a map with predictions of what rivers would crest and when from the Red River to the St. Croix and Mississippi.
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