REP. RAHALL AND GOV. TOMBLIN ANNOUNCE FEMA TO PROVIDE WAIVER ALLOWING CITY OF LOGAN TO USE FEDERAL FUNDS TO RESOLVE PINE STREET DISASTER DAMAGE

U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall and Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided a waiver to allow the City of Logan to use federal funding to acquire and demolish five residential properties on Pine Street in Logan and permanently close the roadway. Pine Street sustained significant damage from severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides between March 15 and 31, 2012, making repairs and restoration difficult and costly.