VIDEO: Capito Statement on 10 Year Remembrance of 2016 Flood in West Virginia

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released a video message remembering the 23 lives lost due to the devastating flood across West Virginia in 2016, and the courageous actions of people around our state to support one another and rebuild.

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"Well, it has now been ten years since the devastating 2016 flood in West Virginia. Not a day goes by that we do not think about the 23 West Virginians we lost, and the devastation that occurred across our state.

"Families were left without homes, schools were destroyed, and the livelihoods of many West Virginians were left in ruin. My heart still aches for the incredible losses we experienced that day and the families and communities who suffered the most during this tragedy.

"But as we remember this day 10 years later, I'm reminded of the courageous actions we saw from our fellow West Virginians, just amazing. The dedication of our first responders, and how we really worked to rebuild together. We had support pouring in from every corner of our state and all across our nation as well.

"On the ground, you could feel our West Virginia spirit and our united desire to take care of one another. The spirit that defines West Virginia is one of resiliency, and while scars still remain, we have come together to make our state stronger.

"Together, we've rebuilt homes, celebrated the reopening of brand news schools, and put our communities and main streets that connect us back together again.

"I ask that all West Virginians join me today in remembering the 23 lives we lost, and to recommit ourselves to always displaying the compassion and the strength that makes us proud West Virginians."

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