DISASTER DECLARATION REQUEST Governor Tomblin Requests Major Disaster Declaration From Federal Government
Reported by: Latasha Hughes
Web Producer: Mamie Buoy
Reported: Jul. 17, 2012 8:46 PM EDT
Updated: Jul. 17, 2012 8:52 PM EDT
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Charleston
, Kanawha County
, West Virginia
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin is requesting a major disaster declaration from the Federal Government to help with the ongoing recovery efforts after the recent summer storms.
On June 29th; the Derecho storm, with hurricane force winds, left more than 680,000 customers in the state without power.
Tomblin is requesting public assistance in more than 40 counties, and is asking that hazard mitigation funds be available to all 55 counties.
Meanwhile, FEMA continues assessing damaged areas across the state. Individual assessments began this week.
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Latasha Hughes
