Earlier this week, Congressman Alex X. Mooney announced $202,300 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Community Facilities Grants Program for Morgan, Hardy, Hampshire, Kanawha and Clay Counties.

The Big Otter Volunteer Fire Department will receive $25,500 for the purchase of a new all-terrain emergency vehicle and trailer for the transport of that vehicle.

“Assuring that local businesses and governments have access to federal resources is a top priority of mine. I am happy to fight and help secure funds that are vital to economic development and public safety for our local communities,” said Congressman Mooney.