Charleston, W.Va. (WVDN) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that President Donald Trump approved his request for Public Assistance in Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Other counties in both the Individual Assistance and Public Assistance requests still remain under consideration by FEMA. The Public Assistance (PA) Program provides supplemental grants to state and local governments and certain private non-profits to cover their costs for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and infrastructure restoration.
“Thank you to President Trump for approving my request for Public Assistance as we continue to help southern West Virginia recover,” said Governor Morrisey. “The President has supported us every step of the way and we are grateful for this additional federal assistance.”
For Individual Assistance, the following counties have been approved: Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming.
For Public Assistance, the following counties have been approved: Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming
All West Virginia counties are still able to participate in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which can provide resources to alleviate or reduce future flooding and assist Public Service Districts with wastewater treatment and other long-term hazard reduction projects.
For counties that have already been approved for assistance, Governor Morrisey urges applicants to apply as soon as possible. For information on how to apply for assistance, visit FEMA’s website here.
