TRIADELPHIA — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito applauded the work of Federal Emergency Management Agency, Small Business Administration and state workers for what they’ve done in helping Ohio County residents recover from the deadly flash floods of June 14.

During her Monday visit to the FEMA Disaster Assistance Center in Triadelphia, she also said that more aid soon could be on the way for municipal and county governments.

Capito, R-W.Va., said she has been told that the documentation for public assistance for Ohio and Marion counties was at the Oval Office.

“We hear it’s on (President Donald Trump’s) desk,” Capito said. “We’re hoping it comes through with a little (motivation) from the senator, maybe by the beginning of next week.”

Since Trump signed a federal disaster declaration for

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