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The resolution formally recognizes a West Virginia disaster and commends responders, helping affected residents access federal aid and boosting responder morale while imposing no new obligations or policy changes.
West Virginia homeowners, renters, and local governments receive federal recognition of the disaster, enabling access to federal disaster resources and aid during recovery.
First responders and community volunteers in West Virginia are publicly commended, which can boost morale and support ongoing recovery and volunteer efforts.
No direct drawbacks or risks identified in the text of this resolution.
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Expresses findings about the June 23, 2016 West Virginia floods and commends first responders and community resilience during recovery.
Official title: Commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods.
Introduced July 15, 2026 by James Conley Justice · Last progress July 15, 2026
Expresses findings about the severe thunderstorms and floods that struck West Virginia on June 23, 2016, describing the human and infrastructure toll and the federal and state disaster declarations. Commends first responders, communities, and resilience as West Virginia continues rebuilding. The resolution notes the death toll, the Governor’s emergency declaration for 44 counties, the President’s major disaster declaration under the Stafford Act, estimated damages, widescale power outages, and damage to homes, businesses, roads, bridges, and schools, and offers formal recognition and support.