Trump administration approves disaster assistance for Upshur, Lewis counties

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 385

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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The federal government has signed off on disaster assistance to two West Virginia counties hit hard by last month’s deadly storms and flooding. The Trump administration approved $4.5 million in individual assistance for Lewis and Upshur counties, according to a news release from Gov. Patrick Morrisey.

“I spoke to President Trump this afternoon and thanked him for acting quickly to approve this request and deliver help to the people of West Virginia,” Morrisey said …

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