Governor Tomblin Calls Special Session to Address Flood Costs

​Governor Tomblin Calls Special Session to Address Flood Costs
9/16/2016

​CHARLESTON, W.Va. (September 16, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced an extraordinary session of the State Legislature to address the state’s share of costs associated with flooding that devastated West Virginia in June of this year. 

“The June flooding was unprecedented in our state’s history, claiming 23 lives and ravaging our communities. More than 1,400 homes and 50 businesses were destroyed, while more than 2,300 homes and nearly 200 businesses sustained serious damage. In addition, damages to public infrastructure will end up totaling hundreds of millions of dollars,” Gov. Tomblin said. “With such extensive destruction, we have been continually working to identify all costs associated with this disaster. Now that we have a clearer picture of total estimated costs moving forward, we must allocate the funds needed to continue the recovery process. I have met with leadership from both houses and both parties, and I am confident that we can move quickly.”