Southern West Virginia News

Congresswoman Carol Miller, alongside Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, expressed their gratitude towards President Trump and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for delivering federal disaster assistance to West Virginia after severe storms in February.

“West Virginians were devastated by last month’s severe storms, and I’m thankful we have a President who is providing relief for those affected. The federal disaster assistance that President Trump issued for our state is crucial to helping our communities recover faster, and I thank the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for their efforts to provide essential resources and financial help to my constituents during this time. I also thank HUD’s regional administrator Joe DeFelice for taking the time to visit Welch and Bradshaw to see the aftermath firsthand. I look forward to continuing to work closely with the Trump administration to deliver more relief for the West Virginians who were hurt by the storms,” said Congresswoman Miller.

Senator Capito emphasized the importance of resource allocation in recovery efforts: “Ensuring our communities have the resources they need to recover from disasters is a top priority. I appreciate the collaboration we’ve had with HUD, including the recent visit by Regional Administrator DeFelice in assessing the damage in Welch and Bradshaw. I am grateful to HUD for delivering additional resources to West Virginians impacted by these storms, which will help in the rebuilding and strengthening of our communities for the future.”

Senator Justice highlighted his visit to Welch with various officials: “I was just in Welch, West Virginia, to view disaster recovery with the Acting Administrator of FEMA, the Small Business Administration, the county commission, local mayors, and folks affected by floods. Through President Trump's leadership, we are really moving forward with a whole-of-government response that is truly encouraging to see. Simply rebuilding isn’t the goal; building a stronger community is – I’ve always said we need to bring all resources to bear, and if that’s not enough we need to triple it.”

HUD Secretary Scott Turner reaffirmed HUD's commitment: “As West Virginians rebuild their homes, neighborhoods, and businesses following severe storms, HUD continues providing financial flexibility and disaster recovery resources. Supporting disaster response is a core part of our mission-minded approach at HUD.”

President Trump declared a major disaster for several counties in West Virginia.