Representatives Sam Graves of Missouri and Lynn Jenkins will tour areas likely to be affected by rising floodwaters along the Missouri River on Friday.  They will be accompanied by the Commander of the Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Col. Anthony Hoffman.

The pair invited the Corps to join them as they survey the potential for damage in Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri.

In a news release, Graves said “this is an opportunity to show the Corps how flooding on this scale impacts the lives of people downstream.”

“I’ve spoken with many constituents who believe that more needs to be done to protect their homes, businesses and farms from the flooding.”

Graves had previously asked the Corps to slow the release of water.   In addition, a link to flooding resources has been added to Graves’ official website at  www.house.gov/graves.

The details of the tour have not yet been set, but it is likely to begin in St. Joseph on Friday.