Miller, Capito, Justice Commend HUD's Delivery of Disaster Aid, Financial Flexibility for WV Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Jim Justice (R-WV) commended President Trump and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for providing federal disaster assistance to West Virginia following the severe storms in February.

“West Virginians were devastated by last month’s severe storms, and I’m thankful we have a President who is providing relief for those affected. The federal disaster assistance that President Trump issued for our state is crucial to helping our communities recover faster, and I thank the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for their efforts to provide essential resources and financial help to my constituents during this time. I also thank HUD’s regional administrator Joe DeFelice for taking the time to visit Welch and Bradshaw to see the aftermath firsthand. I look forward to continuing to work closely with the Trump administration to deliver more relief for the West Virginians who were hurt by the storms,” said Congresswoman Miller.
 
“Ensuring our communities have the resources they need to recover from disasters is a top priority. I appreciate the collaboration we’ve had with HUD, including the recent visit by Regional Administrator DeFelice in assessing the damage in Welch and Bradshaw. I am grateful to HUD for delivering additional resources to West Virginians impacted by these storms, which will help in the rebuilding and strengthening of our communities for the future,” said Senator Capito.
 
“I was just in Welch, West Virginia to view disaster recovery with the Acting Administrator of FEMA, the Small Business Administration, the county commission, local mayors, and folks effected by the floods. Through the leadership of President Trump, we are really moving forward with a whole of government response that is truly encouraging to see. Simply rebuilding isn’t the goal, building a stronger community is the goal – I’ve always said we need to bring all resources to bear, and if that’s not enough we need to triple the triple. I applaud Secretary Turner and will continue to work with both him and President Trump to make sure West Virginia has the resources needed to rebuild stronger than before,” said Senator Justice.

“As West Virginians rebuild their homes, neighborhoods, and businesses following the severe storms, HUD continues to provide financial flexibility and disaster recovery resources. Supporting disaster response is a core and important part of our mission-minded approach to serving communities at HUD,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner.
 
President Trump issued a major disaster declaration for McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wyoming, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, Monroe, Summers, Wayne counties in the State of West Virginia .
 
Background: 

• HUD Secretary Scott Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to West Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides beginning on February 15, 2025 and continuing.