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.

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