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According to a news release, Justice declared a state of emergency for Cabell, Putnam, and Roane counties related to the flooding.
“As with all disasters, I directed our state agencies to use every tool and partnership to respond to immediate needs and document damages that our citizens and communities are experiencing,” Justice said in a statement on Friday. “I am absolutely focused on us-regions needed to help get things back to normal.”
A person exits his vehicle as it submerges in flood water in Spencer, West Virginia
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On May 6, West Virginia experienced large-scale flooding throughout the state. Some of the flooding in Huntington included rapidly moving floodwaters several feet deep covered cars along one neighborhood.
STORMS AND FLOODS HAVE BEEN RAVAGING THE EAST COAST
The governor’s request for a disaster declaration includes individual assistance with the possibility of receiving Hazard Mitigation Assistance and Small Business Administration Disaster Loans. The May 6 flooding event disasters to request public assistance.
