Minnesota governor to send first responders to assist Iowa tornado impacted areas

GREENFIELD, Iowa (KCRG) - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is sending eight members of the state’s All Hazards Incident Management Team to Iowa to help with tornado recovery efforts in the Greenfield area.

The 14-day mission comes in response to a request from Iowa officials through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.

“In Minnesota we’re no strangers to the devastation of tornadoes. We know the heartbreak that accompanies the loss of homes and businesses and the necessity of working together to rebuild,” said Governor Walz said in a release. “In the wake of this storm, we are stepping up to support our neighbors. My heart goes out to the community of Greenfield as they recover.”

The All Hazards Incident Management Team is made up of highly trained public safety professionals who will work with volunteer management, debris management and the disaster declaration process in Greenfield.

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