June 25, 2014  |  Kare11

Gov. Mark Dayton visits communities affected by flooding

This week, Governor Dayton continued his travels across Minnesota, visiting communities impacted by recent flooding. Over the last week, he has met with emergency managers and local officials in 12 counties to assess flood damage and coordinate the state's response efforts.

“When a disaster like this happens, we're not Republicans or Democrats. We're all Minnesotans," said Governor Dayton. "There's a lot of human suffering and it's very painful, but people are very resilient and very strong in an emergency. They help people -- neighbors and friends, and even complete strangers. It's really extraordinary.”

More information on how state agencies can help Minnesotans impacted by flooding can be found here:

• Minnesotans should continue to follow Homeland Security Emergency Management for the latest updates on the coordinated state agency response to flooding.

• The Minnesota Department of Transportation continues to update their page with road closures and updates.

• The Minnesota Department of Commerce will continue to update consumers with information about insurance policies and claims.

• Minnesota State Parks and Trails will keep you posted on State Park closures and repairs.

• The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has updated their page with information about Disaster Relief Grants for Veterans in affected communities. Please visit their page for more information.

                       Office of Governor Mark Dayton  • www.mn.gov/governor