BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-W.Va.) announced Wednesday, that the federal government had accepted his request for individual assistance in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties. Other counties in the state remain under consideration by FEMA.
“I’m grateful to President Trump and Secretary Noem for stepping up to support West Virginians in need,” said Gov. Morrisey. “Thank you as well to Senators Capito and Justice, and to Representatives Miller and Moore, for their efforts. The Major Disaster Declaration will supplement the work being completed on the ground and provide relief to recovering communities in southern West Virginia.”
You can read the full declaration here.
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