In his weekly column, Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA9), continued to voice his concerns over the lack of relief provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the victims of a string of tornadoes that ripped through western Virginia the other week.
Griffith writes:
The appeal process is underway. With the urging of the Virginia Congressional Delegation, Governor McDonnell submitted an appeal of FEMA’s decision to deny federal disaster assistance for the tornadoes that struck in April. He has our full support. The powerful storms that impacted communities in Southwest Virginia destroyed and severely damaged hundreds of homes, including many that were uninsured or underinsured. The level of damage in the affected areas is truly devastating. Many people are still sleeping in tents or staying with family because they no longer have their homes. When the appeal reaches the President and FEMA, I strongly urge them to reverse their initial denial. My prayers remain with those affected by these storms.
The same storm system led to damage in neighboring Tennessee, which has received federal assistance. Kudos to Rep. Griffith for continuing to keep up pressure to ensure those most in need are helped.
