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Two Louisa County schools near the epicenter of an August earthquake will receive federal assistance to repair the damage that has kept them closed for months.
On Thursday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved Virginia’s request for the Public Assistance Program to aid in the aftermath of the disaster. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and the Louisa County High School sustained the brunt of the damage and have held classes in temporary facilities since the quake hit Aug. 23.
“There’s a lot of work ahead before Louisa County schools will be back to normal, but the county and the school system have a good plan to ensure that all school children will receive the best possible education in the interim,” Gov. Bob McDonnell said in a statement.
The 5.8-magnitude earthquake was the largest to hit Virginia in a century and shockwaves were felt up and down the east coast. McDonnell personally asked President Obama to review Virginia’s case after FEMA denied funds to assist victims. The most recent request to help Louisa County schools was swiftly approved.
