{Charleston, West Virginia}...Friday, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin called on FEMA and state emergency management officials to begin reassessing damage to homes and property after a denial of his federal disaster declaration request for individual assistance. West Virginia received a federal disaster declaration for public assistance following the June 29th derecho, but when Tomblin requested individual assistance for several counties FEMA officials said there wasn't enough damage. Second District Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito says over half the state was without power following the massive June storm, and some areas are still cleaning up debris. She is urging FEMA to reconsider their decision and hopes representatives will accept her invitation to speak with her and other state leaders to discuss the decision in-depth.
