Woodbridge, Va. — More than two months after flood waters ravaged a Woodbridge neighborhood, and after federal assistance was once denied, victims can now breathe a sigh of relief.
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell said late Thursday the Federal Emergency Management Agency reversed a previous decision and approved federal disaster funds for Prince William County, which can then be distributed to the flood victims in the Holly Acres Mobile Home Park off U.S. 1. Prince William was one of eight counties to get federal assistance, including Fairfax, King George and Westmoreland counties, after Tropical Storm Lee brought flooding rains to the region Sept. 8 and 9.
The news comes after local officials this week announced the federal government would offer low-interest loans to residents and small businesses that were affected by the floods.
Earlier this month, FEMA denied McDonnell’s request for federal assistance. Prior to last night’s announcement, residents of the Holly Acres park were set to protest outside FEMA headquarters in Washington on Friday morning.
Tropical Storm Lee brought heavy rain to the Potomac Communities, putting a portion of U.S. 1 at Marumsco Plaza under water, sending flood waters into Occoquan and causing a landslide behind two homes in North Stafford.
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