West Virginia, flood and Disaster declaration

Disaster declaration provides hope for West Virginia flood victims
News that a presidential disaster declaration was finally issued for four West Virginia counties hardest hit by winter flooding, bringing hope to victims still
Cunningham says Kentucky’s initial request for disaster assistance following recent flooding different than West Virginia’s
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Homeland Security Secretary Rob Cunningham says West Virginia’s request for federal disaster assistance in connection with the recent flooding is different than the initial immediate request from the State of Kentucky.
West Virginia continues to wait on disaster declaration approval after flooding
The southern portions of West Virginia continue to recover after intense flooding, particularly Mingo and McDowell counties. Earlier this week, Governor Patrick
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Kentucky counties affected by floods
The declaration allows the federal government to provide funds to individuals with flood damages, state and local government agencies, and some nonprofits.
Trump approves disaster assistance for 10 KY counties as death toll reaches 22
President Donald Trump on Monday approved expedited disaster assistance for individuals and local governments in 10 Kentucky counties after widespread flooding, said Gov. Andy Beshear. The counties are Breathitt,
‘Painful, difficult disaster’: 22 dead following Kentucky floods with federal assistance approved
During the briefing, Beshear referred to the flooding as a "painful, difficult disaster" and reiterated how this was one of the worst disasters to hit Kentucky in years as the death total has risen to 22.
Here’s where people in West Virginia counties without FEMA aid can find help after floods
Only four of the 15 West Virginia counties that were listed on the application for the Emergency Disaster Declaration have ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel6d
Ground to Cover: Recent deluges shine light on West Virginia’s need for flood mitigation
It’s a story told nearly every winter: rain combined with snowmelt have caused dangerous flooding across the state. West ...
The Dominion Post10d
Gov. Morrisey: death toll from Southern West Virginia flooding now at 2
CHARLESTON – West Virginia emergency response officials are now in day four of response to the weekend flooding in ...
West Virginia Gov. Morrisey talks federal disaster aid
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey is scheduled to hold a press conference on the recent major disaster declaration and how ...
Charleston Gazette-Mail9d
McDowell County confirms 3 dead in Southern West Virginia floods
Three people died from floodwater in McDowell County, County Commissioner Michael Brooks confirmed in a livestreamed news ...
Donation drive set to assist flood victims in southern West Virginia: How to help
The drive is seeking hand tools, cleaning supplies, work gloves, garbage bags, hygiene items, diapers, and new pillows and ...
Snow blankets parts of West Virginia already trying to recover from recent flooding
Much of the region woke up to a coating of snow Wednesday morning, leading to school closures and slick roads in areas still ...
The Washington Post10d
How a few inches of rain turned ‘catastrophic’ in Kentucky and West Virginia
The death toll from the floods rose Tuesday to 14 in Kentucky and three in West Virginia, the governors of the two states said. The same storm system also killed a person in Georgia when strong ...
USA Today12d
'Life-threatening' floods hit Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia as powerful storm brings downpours
See map Flash flooding from the torrential downpours is also possible from northeastern Texas to southern West Virginia, western North Carolina and northern and central Georgia. The weather ...
West Virginia MetroNews6h
McDowell County commissioner frustrated as previous flood mitigation efforts fall short
McDowell County Commissioner Michael Brooks said streams in his county need to be dredged to protect people's homes, which he ...