The request sought assistance for Halifax, Pulaski and Washington counties and their residents, whose lives were upended by storms that ripped through a swath of Southwest Virginia.
McDonnell is considering an appeal of the federal denial and has pledged state resources to help the recovery effort. Meanwhile, he's encouraging private companies, nonprofits, volunteers, faith-based organizations and residents to step up.
"Times of natural disasters and other hardships bring out the best in Virginians," said McDonnell, who traveled April 29 to Washington County to inspect the damage and personally deliver a pledge for assistance.
"Those who are directly impacted are resilient and do not give up. Those who have not suffered a loss themselves step in to lend a helping hand, financial support and assistance to those who are in need."
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