OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Governor Chet Culver « Lt. Governor Patty Judge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2008 Contact: Troy Price (515) 281-0173 GOVERNOR CULVER, LT. GOVERNOR JUDGE CALL ON IOWANS TO APPLY FOR REBUILD IOWA TASK FORCES Iowans should visit www.flood2008.iowa.gov to apply DES MOINES - Today, Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge called on Iowans to apply for a position on one of the nine new Rebuild Iowa task forces, which will help create a vision for Iowa's recovery efforts. "As the flood waters rose, we saw the strength, resilience and determination of Iowans shine through as our state joined together to save our homes, businesses, and communities," said Governor Chet Culver. "Now, we must tap into this same spirit of service as Iowans begin down the road to recovery. I call on Iowans from across the state to help our friends and neighbors in need, and serve on one of these nine Rebuild Iowa task forces. By locking arms and working together, I am confident that we can rebuild our state, stronger and better than before." Last month, Governor Culver signed his seventh executive order, which created the Rebuild Iowa Advisory Commission. To be chaired by Gen. Ron Dardis of the Iowa National Guard, the 15 member commission is designed to help guide our state's recovery efforts. The Executive Order specifically calls for the creation of task forces to help guide the commission's work. "These task forces are an important step in helping Iowans recover from this year's historic and severe flooding," said Lt. Governor Patty Judge. "The Governor and I look forward to working with the Rebuild Iowa Commission, the nine task forces, and all Iowans as we begin the difficult work of rebuilding our state and returning life to normal for all Iowans. The nine task forces created are: Housing Flood Plain Management and Hazard Mitigation Infrastructure and Transportation Economic and Workforce Development Cultural Heritage and Records Retention Public Health and Health Care Long-Term Recovery Planning Agriculture and Environment Education Iowans interested in applying should visit www.flood2008.iowa.gov. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask] Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp Sign up to receive Sierra Club Insider, the flagship e-newsletter. Sent out twice a month, it features the Club's latest news and activities. Subscribe and view recent editions at http://www.sierraclub.org/insider/