Moline, Illinois - Congressman Bobby Schilling (IL-17) released the following statement upon the announcement that the Rock Island Arsenal has been selected FEMA's Regional Operations Center for Region V, which covers Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin:
"I have long said that the Rock Island Arsenal is a national treasure, and I couldn't be more pleased by FEMA's announcement today that the Arsenal was selected to host the Regional Operations Center for our area. The Arsenal's central location and existing capabilities make it the ideal selection for FEMA's new office. I look forward to working with FEMA in this new capacity, and to seeing the Arsenal fill a vital role in both America's national defense and homeland security strategies."
Since March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been part of the United States Department of Homeland Security. Schilling has worked to promote the Arsenal as centrally located and as home to the resources FEMA's Regional Operations Centers require.
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