Secretaries Locke and Donovan Tour Nashville, Memphis Flood-Damaged Areas
At the request of
President Barack Obama, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and U.S.
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan toured
areas affected by the recent flooding in Nashville and Memphis, Tenn.,
today. The secretaries assessed the damage, talked to residents and
discussed long-term recovery plans with local elected officials and
community leaders. The secretaries toured the impacted areas and held
brief press availabilities in each city.