Senator Shelley Moore Capito shared updates on her recent visits to communities in West Virginia affected by the June flooding, highlighting ongoing recovery efforts and discussions with local leaders.
On August 25, 2025, Capito posted about her visit to Wheeling: “Wrapped up a productive visit in Wheeling today where I received updates on recovery efforts. I worked closely with the administration and @POTUS to ensure our communities received the critical disaster relief resources needed to rebuild and recover from the June flooding.”
Later that day, she visited Parkersburg and discussed community benefits at a local resiliency center. In her post dated August 25, 2025, Capito wrote: “Wonderful being in Parkersburg today to visit the Wood County Resiliency Center and meet with local leaders. During the visit, we had a great discussion on the potential economic and safety benefits for the Parkersburg and Wood County communities that this center will bring.”
The following day, Capito reflected on her time in Ohio County. On August 26, 2025, she stated: “Enjoyed being on the ground yesterday in Ohio County to get updates on the recovery efforts from the June flood. Being raised in the Northern Panhandle, seeing the ways the community has rallied around one another is not a surprise. By working together, we will rebuild. I’ll”
Senator Capito represents West Virginia in the U.S. Senate and has been involved in securing federal disaster relief for areas impacted by severe weather events. The referenced June flooding caused significant damage across multiple counties in West Virginia, prompting coordinated response efforts between state officials and federal agencies.
