Southern West Virginia News

Rep. Carol Miller, a U.S. Congress member representing West Virginia's 1st district, recently shared her involvement in addressing the impacts of flooding in Southern West Virginia through a series of tweets. Miller, who has been serving since 2019 and previously served in the West Virginia House of Delegates, is actively engaging with local leaders and officials to manage the crisis.

On February 18, 2025, Rep. Carol Miller expressed her distress over the recent flooding that affected communities in Southern West Virginia. "I am devastated by the recent flooding that has affected many communities in Southern WV," she stated. After witnessing the damage firsthand, she met with community leaders, including the McDowell County Commission and Delegate David Green in Welch, to discuss recovery efforts and provide essential supplies.

Later on February 18, Rep. Miller announced her collaboration with other state representatives to support emergency relief measures for West Virginia following the floods. "Due to the recent flooding in West Virginia, I joined @RepRileyMoore, @SenCapito, and @JimJustice_WV in sending a letter to @POTUS and @fema supporting Governor Morrisey’s major disaster declaration request," she wrote. This initiative aims to secure emergency relief funding for the state.

Additionally, on February 18, Rep. Miller reported meeting with Jackson County commissioners and officials to discuss ongoing developments within the county and their significant work efforts. "Today, I met with Jackson County commissioners and officials to discuss updates happening within the county and the important work they’ve been doing," she tweeted.