Delegation Urges President Trump to Approve Request for Major Disaster Declaration in Ohio and Marion Counties

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, the West Virginia congressional delegation urged President Trump to approve the state’s request for a major disaster declaration following the weekend floods in Ohio and Marion Counties.

The delegation’s letter follows Governor Patrick Morrisey’s formal request to the White House for a major disaster declaration earlier today.

Congressman Moore issued the following statement:

“My heart breaks for our neighbors who are left picking up the pieces after last weekend’s unprecedented floods. I’ve never seen anything like the devastation I saw in Triadelphia and Fairmont.

“Even during these trying times, West Virginians are pulling together to rebuild our communities. But, we can’t do it alone. I urge President Trump to consider the unprecedented nature of this flood and quickly approve West Virginia’s Major Disaster Declaration request to ensure our people have access to the federal resources they need to recover and rebuild.”

Earlier this week, Congressman Moore spent time in Triadelphia and Fairmont to review the damage and speak with state and local officials on the ground.

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