Obama declares major disaster in West Virginia after historic flooding
- 8 years ago
President Obama has declared a major disaster in West Virginia after flash flooding left at least 24 people dead and devastated communities.
The historic floods are the worst in a century for portions of the state, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has said, and destroyed or seriously damaged at least 100 homes.
Water levels reached as high as rooftops in some areas.
More than 30,000 people are without power, according to the state's Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
The President’s announcement will free up federal funding for individuals affected in Greenbrier, Kanawha, and Nicholas counties, providing them with temporary housing, home repairs and loans to cover uninsured property losses.
The historic floods are the worst in a century for portions of the state, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has said, and destroyed or seriously damaged at least 100 homes.
Water levels reached as high as rooftops in some areas.
More than 30,000 people are without power, according to the state's Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
The President’s announcement will free up federal funding for individuals affected in Greenbrier, Kanawha, and Nicholas counties, providing them with temporary housing, home repairs and loans to cover uninsured property losses.