CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Patrick Morrisey has formally requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia following the catastrophic flooding that struck southern West Virginia on June 22-23.
The request seeks federal Individual Assistance for Boone and Logan counties, along with statewide Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding to help communities recover from the flooding and reduce the impact of future disasters.
“The people of southern West Virginia have shown incredible resilience in the face of devastating flooding, but many families have suffered losses that exceed what state and local resources can address alone,” said Governor Morrisey. “We’ve committed every available state resource since these storms hit, and now we’re asking President Trump to provide the federal assistance these communities need to rebuild their homes and move forward.”
According to the governor’s office, joint damage assessments conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the West Virginia Emergency Management Division, local emergency managers and the U.S. Small Business Administration documented damage to 186 homes in Boone and Logan counties. Of those, 12 homes were destroyed and 18 sustained major damage.
If approved, the disaster declaration would make FEMA Individual Assistance programs available to eligible residents in Boone and Logan counties. Those programs include housing assistance, disaster case management, crisis counseling and legal services. The request also includes statewide Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding to support projects aimed at reducing future flood damage.
“Every family deserves the opportunity to recover from a disaster like this,” said Governor Morrisey. “Approving this request will provide critical assistance to homeowners, renters, and communities as they rebuild, while also helping West Virginia invest in projects that make us more resilient before the next storm arrives.”
West Virginia’s congressional delegation also submitted a letter supporting the governor’s request, urging swift approval to help affected families receive federal assistance as they recover and rebuild.
