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Federal Disaster Declared for Harrison County Following Flooding

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What happened

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President Donald Trump declared a federal disaster for Harrison County, Kanawha County, and Fayette County following flooding that occurred between August 14 and August 18. A Disaster Recovery Center in Harrison County is now operating out of the Harrison County Courthouse, where residents can speak with representatives from FEMA and the Small Business Administration about assistance. The deadline for victims to apply for assistance is December 7.

From wvmetronews.com

Why it matters

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The federal declaration allows affected areas to access disaster funding and recovery resources from FEMA and the Small Business Administration. The Disaster Recovery Center provides a centralized location for residents to apply for assistance and upload necessary documentation.

From wvmetronews.com

Who's involved

  • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States who issued the federal disaster declaration.
  • Harrison CountyCounty in Ohio, United States, which received the federal disaster declaration.
  • Patsy TrecostCommissioner for Harrison County.
  • MicheleSuperintendent within Harrison County Schools.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ClarksburgSpeculative

    Clarksburg might gain access to federal funding for local recovery efforts in the municipality.

Possible ripples

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