Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-01) issued a formal request to President Donald J. Trump Wednesday urging him to visit the communities across Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula that were severely impacted by last weekend and this week’s devastating ice storms. In a letter sent to President Trump, Bergman emphasized the widespread destruction caused by the storms, which left thousands of residents without power and caused significant damage to critical infrastructure throughout the region.

In his letter to the president, Bergman said he has been in close communication with emergency coordinators and responders in every affected county as “they address the widespread impacts this stoem has had on our communities.”

Bergman told the told the President that thousands have been left without power, infrastructure has been severely damaged and the livelihoods of countless families and small businesses have been disrupted. “The effects of the storm have been particularly devastating in our rural and remote communities, where recovery efforts face additional logistical challenges.”

In his letter to Trump, Bergman said, “Your presence would not only bring national attention to the hardships my constituents are enduring but would also provide much-needed encouragement to the first responders, utility workers, and volunteers who are working tirelessly to restore essential services. Northern Michiganders and Yoopers are among the strongest and most resilient in the country, but a visit from you would be a powerful reminder that we are not alone in this recovery.”

Bergman said he would be honored to accompany the President on a tour of the affected areas and facilitate meetings with local officials, emergency personnel, and families impacted by the storm. “I am confident that your leadership and concern for Michigan’s First District will be deeply appreciated by those working to rebuild and recover,” he wrote.