Charleston Leader

U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, along with Representatives Carol Miller and Riley Moore, expressed their approval of President Donald Trump's decision to authorize Individual Assistance for West Virginia counties affected by severe storms. The aid is directed at McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties.

The Individual Assistance Program aims to provide financial support to individuals who have suffered significant damage to their homes or property due to the storms.

"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," stated the lawmakers.

In response to the storms' impact, the lawmakers had previously sent a letter advocating for a major disaster declaration from the Trump administration.