{Charleston, West Virginia}...West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin is requesting a major disaster declaration from the federal government. Tomblin's office said Tuesday he's requesting public assistance in more than 40 counties and that hazard mitigation funds be available to all 55 counties. If granted, the declaration would help provide infrastructure repair, in addition to the federal assistance the state is currently getting to address health and safety concerns. Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Tomblin Requests Federal Disaster Declaration
{Charleston, West Virginia}...West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin is requesting a major disaster declaration from the federal government. Tomblin's office said Tuesday he's requesting public assistance in more than 40 counties and that hazard mitigation funds be available to all 55 counties. If granted, the declaration would help provide infrastructure repair, in addition to the federal assistance the state is currently getting to address health and safety concerns. 