Manchin Applauds Approval Of West Virginia Disaster Declaration
Charleston, WV – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded President Trump’s approval of a major disaster declaration for West Virginia due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The disaster declaration allows West Virginia to access funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
“We
know our population in West Virginia is among the most vulnerable to
complications from the coronavirus. Our healthcare professionals need all the
help they can get when it comes to providing the care necessary to get us
through this time. They need personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators,
and tests to be able to protect themselves while they are caring for others.
This disaster declaration will help West Virginia receive the funding and
assistance we need to fight this terrible virus. I thank President Trump for
his approval of West Virginia’s major disaster declaration, and I will continue
to fight for West Virginia to receive more funding that supports our state and
citizens,” said Senator Manchin.
A timeline
of Senator Manchin’s actions throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic can be
found here.
Senator Manchin
launched an information resources page where West Virginians can learn more
about the coronavirus pandemic and how to protect themselves and their
families. To learn more please click here.
To receive
daily updates from Senator Manchin on the coronavirus pandemic, please
click here.
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