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West Virginia allocates $3 million for disaster recovery and infrastructure
Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced a $3 million grant from the Governor’s Civil Contingent Fund to support the West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (WV VOAD). The funding will be distributed in $1 million installments to assist with disaster recovery and address unmet community needs across the state.
Following a two-day water listening tour through the southern coalfields, the administration identified critical infrastructure issues, including damaged bridges and water quality concerns. A primary focus of the grant is the reconstruction of bridges in McDowell County, such as a span in Gary that was washed out by flooding and is not maintained by the state. By partnering with WV VOAD, the state aims to facilitate repairs that provide essential access to homes.
The announcement highlights broader systemic challenges in West Virginia, where a 2023 assessment estimated that $18 billion is required to repair statewide water and sewer systems. Current data indicates that approximately 64,000 residents lack centralized water service and 254,000 lack centralized sewer service.
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McDowell County · Patrick Morrisey · West Virginia · West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council · West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $3 million grant for West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (WV VOAD). www.lootpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The grant aims to help rebuild bridges in McDowell County that were destroyed by flooding.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 2023 assessment estimated that nearly $18 billion is needed to repair existing water and sewer systems statewide. moorefieldexaminer.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Funding for the grant is sourced from the Governor’s Civil Contingent Fund. www.lootpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 64,000 West Virginians lack centralized water service and 254,000 lack centralized sewer service. moorefieldexaminer.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The $3 million grant will be provided to WV VOAD in $1 million installments. www.lootpress.com