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President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Maryland Ahead of Snowstorm
Federal Emergency Management Agency coordinates disaster relief and support for 10 states as Winter Storm Fern threatens heavy snow, ice, and freezing temperatures.
- On Saturday, Jan. 24, President Donald Trump approved Emergency Declarations for TEN states, including West Virginia, saying, `We are working closely with FEMA, Governors and State Emergency Management teams to ensure the safety of everybody.`
- After formal requests from state leaders, Gov. Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia Governor, submitted a Saturday request and the West Virginia congressional delegation co-signed a letter as meteorologists warned of Winter Storm Fern.
- FEMA and state agencies have staged supplies, staff and search-and-rescue teams, localities opened warming shelters including 534 Spratt Street and Roof Above at 3410 Statesville Avenue, and utilities plus the Kentucky National Guard prepped crews.
- The approvals unlock immediate federal aid for protective measures, sheltering and debris removal, and Gov. Jeff Landry said, "Your action helps ensure we have the resources needed to protect our people and support recovery efforts statewide."
- Across the region, forecasters say over 230 million Americans across 34 states may be affected, with an Extreme Cold Warning from Sunday, Jan. 25 evening through Tuesday, Jan. 27 afternoon and slow-melting snow and ice.
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