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President Donald Trump has approved $4.5 million to aid in recovery from severe storms that swept through the north central part of the state on July 21. Trump made the announcement on social media, mentioning the winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred, and adding, “I LOVE WEST VIRGINIA!”
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said in a statement announcing the approval that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is still reviewing additional damage reports from five other counties whose applications for assistance are still under review.
“Families in our hardest-hit communities have endured tremendous hardship, and this expedited approval will provide critical assistance as they begin the difficult process of rebuilding their lives. This is an important first step,” Morrisey said.
“Approximately $4.5 million is available now, and we expect that amount to grow as additional damage information is reviewed,” he added. He called the expedited approval an important first step.