WASHINGTON, DC - As U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) works to secure additional federal assistance to help Rhode Island recover from record flooding, he is asking Rhode Islanders who were affected by the flood to share their stories with Congress.

Reed set up a special link on his web site - reed.senate.gov - where flood victims can share their personal experiences about the flood and its aftermath.

Reed, a member of the powerful Appropriations Committee, which oversees federal spending, stated:

"I am doing everything I can to help families, employers, and communities across the state clean up, rebuild, and get the assistance they need. And I am asking Rhode Islanders who were affected by the flood to share their stories and photos.

"Travelling across the state, I saw firsthand the significant damage these historic floods caused. I heard heartwarming stories about neighbors helping each other and heart wrenching stories from businesses that may get wiped out through no fault of their own.

"I want other members of Congress to hear the firsthand accounts of Rhode Island flood victims. Please consider taking a moment to visit my web site and share your personal flood stories and photos."