Boone County residents affected by flash flooding on June 24 are getting some help from the West Virginia National Guard.
The Guard began debris removal operations Monday as recovery efforts continue.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a State of Emergency for Boone, Logan, and Raleigh counties on June 24 after severe storms and flash flooding caused significant damage.
“From the beginning of this emergency, our administration has worked alongside local officials to provide resources where they’re needed most,” Morrisey said in a press release. “The National Guard begins another phase of that effort by helping Boone County remove debris and continue the recovery process. We’ll continue working with local officials to provide the resources they need as recovery moves forward.”
In response to a request from Boone County Emergency Management, soldiers and airmen with the West Virginia National Guard have deployed to assist with removing flood debris from public rights-of-way.
The National Guard is not authorized to operate on private property. Debris should be placed along the nearest public access street so it can be collected by Guard personnel.
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