Morrisey asks for emergency disaster declaration after West Virginia floods

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Days before West Virginia’s latest devastating storm, Morrisey budgeted no money for the state’s flood protection fund

As communities across the southern coalfields grapple with the destruction caused by severe flooding after hours of heavy rains, the program created by West Virginia lawmakers to help prevent damage from the natural disasters sits unfunded.

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Morrisey: Federal aid ‘required’ for WV flood recovery, stays mum on Trump plan to dismantle FEMA

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Morrisey asks for emergency disaster declaration after West Virginia floods

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced on Tuesday that he has reached out to the Trump administration for an emergency disaster declaration to get federal aid for flooding response and recovery efforts. That’s after several counties in southern West Virginia have been torn apart by flooding this week. Morrisey said he visited McDowell County. According to McDowell County Commissioner Michael Brooks, a third person …

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West Virginia lawmakers urge federal disaster declaration after widespread flooding

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Members of West Virginia’s congressional delegation are urging the federal government to approve a major disaster declaration for the state following widespread flooding that caused widespread damage. In a letter addressed to President Donald Trump and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials, lawmakers voiced support for Governor Patrick Morrisey’s request for federal disaster assistance. .u370e73a991f3e3…