Charleston, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey formally requested a Major Disaster Declaration and an Emergency Declaration in Ohio and Marion counties.
“After traveling to both Ohio and Marion counties and assessing the damage firsthand, I have asked President Donald Trump for a Major Disaster Declaration and an Emergency Declaration,” said Governor Morrisey. “These declarations will help unlock federal resources to support our fellow West Virginians hardest hit by the major flooding events earlier this week.”
If a Major Disaster Declaration is awarded, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance program would provide financial aid to homeowners and renters affected by the recent flooding. If the Emergency Declaration is awarded for Public Assistance, it would unlock supplemental financial assistance for state agencies and local governments.
Governor Morrisey has reserved the right to request additional types of assistance as damages are assessed.
Ohio County has experienced eight fatalities with one individual still missing. Governor Morrisey has directed state agencies to continue search and rescue, cleanup, and recovery efforts in Ohio and Marion counties.
