Members of the state's congressional delegation have joined Gov. Patrick Morrisey's call for a major disaster declaration following recent extreme weather.
U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice, along with U.S. Reps. Carol Miller and Riley Moore, all of whom are West Virginia Republicans, jointly sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Federal Emergency Management Agency Acting Regional Administrator Lilian Hutchinson.
“We applaud the tireless dedication of our state and local first responders, as well as the invaluable contributions of our neighbors and volunteers. Nevertheless, the demand for aid remains substantial, and we urge you to do everything in your power to make sure that our communities have the federal support they need to rebuild and recover,” the delegation wrote.
Morrisey formally submitted the request Monday evening.