Volz introduces recovery bill

SPOKANE – Disaster-stricken communities could be getting better access to relief thanks to a bill from Rep. Mike Volz, R-Spokane.

House Bill 1952 would require the Military Department to administer long-term community recovery program for emergency or disaster assistance.

The program would assist with recovery planning, developing a recovery manual, issuing grants to create recovery groups, providing recovery training and creating a resource directory.

“This is a noble effort to support our local communities by combining all our resources and efforts in the best way to help people after emerge...