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West Virginia Delegation Applauds Disaster Declaration Approval Following Severe Storms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), as well as U.S. Reps. Carol Miller (W.Va.-01) and Riley Moore (W.Va.-02), applauded President Donald Trump’s approval for Individual Assistance in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties. The Individual Assistance (IA) Program provides funds to individuals experiencing significant damage to homes or property.
“We are grateful for the efforts and service of Governor Morrisey, our local leaders, neighbors, first responders, and the West Virginia National Guardsmen who sprang into action when these storms struck. The Trump administration’s approval of our state’s request for federal disaster aid is welcome news for communities in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties as they work to recover and rebuild following these devastating storms, and we are glad that help will soon be on the way to southern West Virginia,” the lawmakers said.
Following the storms, the lawmakers sent a letter to the Trump administration in support of the state’s request for a major disaster declaration.
Full text of the letter can be found here.
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