U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, along with U.S. Representatives Carol Miller and Riley Moore, have expressed their approval of President Donald Trump’s decision to authorize a Major Disaster Declaration and an Emergency Declaration for Ohio and Marion counties in West Virginia.
“The West Virginia Congressional Delegation is grateful to the Trump administration for the major disaster declaration and emergency declaration giving the approval of our state’s request for federal disaster aid,” stated the lawmakers. “The flooding that occurred saw devastating loss of life and property, and we are glad that much-needed help is on the way to help these communities recover and rebuild. We commend the bravery of the first responders who sprang into action and the local leaders, churches, and charities who have been on the ground helping victims begin to rebuild their lives.”
The declarations enable FEMA’s Individual Assistance program to provide financial support to those affected by June’s flooding.
The delegation had previously sent a letter to President Trump and FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Hutchinson advocating for support of the governor’s Major Disaster Declaration request in Ohio and Marion counties.
