Rep. Carol Miller, U.S. Representative for West Virginia 1st District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Carol Miller, U.S. Representative for West Virginia 1st District | Official U.S. House headshot
Congresswoman Carol Miller, Congressman Riley Moore, and U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice have expressed their approval of President Donald Trump's decision to grant Individual Assistance in response to severe storms affecting several West Virginia counties. The affected areas include McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties.
The Individual Assistance Program is designed to provide financial support to individuals who have experienced significant damage to their homes or property due to the storms.
In a joint statement, the lawmakers said: “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.”
The lawmakers had previously sent a letter advocating for a major disaster declaration from the Trump administration following the impact of the storms.
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