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http://richmond.house.gov/press-release/rep-richmond-calls-obama-grant-personnel-essential-wake-storm Rep. Richmond Calls on Obama to Grant Personnel Essential in Wake of Storm 2013-10-03 2013 2013-10 Democrat House LA Cedric Richmond R000588 richmond.house.gov     legacy Washington, D.C. - Congressman Cedric Richmond (LA-02) issued the following letter today requesting that President Obama intervene in the midst of the government shutdown to give federal agencies responsible for hurricane response and preparedness the authority to deemed their personnel essential:                                           October 3, 2013 President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500   Dear President Obama, Tropical Storm Karen is forecast to make landfall along the Northern Gulf Coast Friday evening as a possible hurricane. With the current government shutdown unlikely to end soon, I respectfully request that you grant all relevant federal agencies the immediate authority to deem all personnel essential so that hurricane preparations and response activities are not interrupted. As you know, the federal government plays a critical role in protecting life and property during and after natural disasters. From the pre-stationing of food and water by FEMA, to SBA loans for disaster survivors, a swift recovery from any hurricane is dependent on a functioning federal government.  While I am extremely disappointed that some in Congress are intent on keeping government shuttered, I urge you to take all measures necessary to help residents in this region prepare for and recovery from this storm. We thank you in advance for your efforts in ensuring that the vital services that protect our nation remain operating during this trying time.                                                             Sincerely,                                                           Cedric L. Richmond                                                           Member of Congress 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z