West Virginia's political leaders started pressuring FEMA today to reconsider its decision to not give individual aid to those affected by the June 29 derecho storm that hit the state.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency Thursday made the announcement Thursday. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said after the decision was announced that he would ask the agency to reconsider its decision.

FEMA approved public assistance for the Mountain State, but declined to give individual assistance.

Today, members of the state's Congressional delegation said they also want FEMA's decision to be reversed.

Damage from the storm was heavy and widespread, causing some residents to struggle, U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., said in a news release.

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