Kaine asks for federal disaster aid for victims of last week’s nor’easter
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine today asked for federal disaster assistance for areas that suffered damage from the Nov. 11-15 nor'easter.
He is asking for low-interest loans for homeowners and renters and funds to help local governments make repairs, a statement issued today said.
"I've seen firsthand the damage inflicted on Virginians as a result of last week's nor'easter and it's clear the impact will be felt for some time to come," he said.
He is requesting aid from the Small Business Association and Federal Emergency Management Agency for the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach and the counties of Halifax, Isle of Wight, King and Queen, Northampton and Surry.
Reader Reactions
“Maybe it’s me as I admit I am totally clueless when it comes to seeking disaster aid for a state “
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lol a week is positively lightning fast compared to how long it’s going to take the feds to disburse aid. check back in a year. but yeah, otherwise good zinger. i think you really nailed the governor for not personally handing out government checks as the water rose.
Maybe it’s me as I admit I am totally clueless when it comes to seeking disaster aid for a state but why the delay of over a week and a half? He did view the disaster areas the day after the storm moved off so I would have thought he would have applied for assistance immediately.
Is there some rule that says you must wait a certain amount of time before seeking disaster assistance or has the Governor been too busy with his DNC duties to care about the citizens of the Commonwealth and has already checked out of the job for which he was elected to serve until January?
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