More WV residents approved for federal help after summer storms, flooding

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 467

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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The federal government this week approved additional assistance for some West Virginia residents affected by severe storms and flooding this summer. It reaffirmed its denial for others.

The Trump administration approved public assistance for Barbour, Doddridge, Lewis, Pendleton, Pleasants, Randolph, Ritchie, Tucker, Tyler, Upshur and Wetzel counties for the severe storms, flooding and landslides that began July 21, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced in a news release.

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