Webb and Warner pen note to FEMA...

Virginia Sens. Jim Webb and Mark Warner are pressing federal officials to release disaster aid in the wake of last week’s powerful nor’easter that rocked Hampton Roads.

In the letter, dated Nov. 16, Webb and Warner urge the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to speed up the review the storm damage on the Peninsula and in south Hampton Roads and release money for victims.

“These areas experienced significant damage due to the combination of severe rainfall, winds and flooding,” the senators wrote in the brief note to administrator W. Craig Fugate. “The situation has strained our local authorities.”

Federal disaster teams began sifting through the wreckage of the storm today, in an effort to gauge the total cost of the damage. Along the coasts, beachfront homes and piers were pounded with powerful surf riding atop high tides. Meanwhile heavy rainfall and tidal surges led to severe flooding in low-lying neighborhoods throughout the region. Homeowners and residents waded through especially deep water in vulnerable sections Hampton and Norfolk.

The letter says that the assistance should be directed to the towns of “Colonial Beach and Chincoteague, Gloucester County, Halifax County, Isle of Wight County, James City County, King William County, Pittsylvania County, Mathews County, Newport News City, Norfolk City, Portsmouth City, Surry County, Virginia Beach City, City of Hampton, and York County.”

It's not exactly the most urgent letter you ever read - we're attaching a copy below. But the whole point is it reminds FEMA that Virginia's senators are paying close attention to this disaster.

November 16, 2009

 

The Honorable W. Craig Fugate

Administrator

Federal Emergency Management Agency

500 C Street, SW

Washington, DC  20472

 

Dear Administrator Fugate:

 

    We respectfully urge timely consideration of any federal disaster assistance requests for the counties and municipalities in Virginiaaffected by recent severe weather and flooding conditions.  Governor Kaine has already sought FEMA attention for these 13 localities statewide, which were declared local emergencies.  These areas experienced significant damage due to the combination of severe rainfall, winds and flooding stemming from the storm that took place November 10 – 14, 2009.  The situation has strained our local authorities. 

 

    We appreciate FEMA’s attention to date, and your prompt assessment of this damage.  Thank you in advance for your continued assistance and your urgent consideration of this matter.  Please feel free to contact our offices if we can provide any assistance or information.

 

Sincerely,

Jim Webb     Mark Warner

United States Senator    United States Senator

 

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