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Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a State of Emergency for Boone and Lincoln counties following significant flash flooding caused by intense rainfall and slow-moving thunderstorms across portions of southern West Virginia Wednesday.
“Our emergency responders are working to protect West Virginians as flooding continues to impact communities in Boone and Lincoln counties,” Morrisey said. “I urge everyone in the affected areas to remain alert, avoid flooded roadways, and follow instructions from local emergency officials. We are making state resources available to support communities and first responders wherever they are needed.”
A series of storm systems moved across West Virginia earlier this week, bringing repeated periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, overwhelming streams, creeks, drainage systems, and low-water crossings.
The Boone County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) issued no less than 10 alerts related to storms and flooding.
Flooding has resulted in water rescues, road closures, flooded roadways, and hazardous travel conditions in affected communities. Saturated ground and continued high water also present the potential for additional flooding, landslides, infrastructure damage, and debris.
The State of Emergency allows state agencies to coordinate and deploy personnel, equipment, and other resources necessary to support local emergency response and recovery operations.
In a Facebook post Wednesday night, Boone County EMA said that state and national service agencies were already moving into the area to assist with recovery.
“West Virginia National Guard personnel will be in the area conducting initial damage assessments. Boone County EMA has requested a National Guard damage assessment team through the state,” the post said. “American Red Cross personnel will also be coming into the affected area and will have flood cleanup kits available for residents impacted by the flooding.”
Boone County EMA asked residents affected by the flooding to report damage as soon as they were safely able to do so by visiting www.boonewv.com and clicking the “Report Damage Here” link. Help completing a report can be received by calling United Way at 2-1-1
“Please report your damage even if you have already contacted 911, a fire department, or another agency. These reports help Boone County Emergency Management document the extent of the disaster, identify unmet needs, and support requests for potential state and federal assistance,” Boone County EMA said. ” Your damage report matters. It helps us develop an accurate picture of the impact across Boone County and ensures that damage and needs are properly documented as recovery efforts move forward.”
Lincoln County WV Emergency Management/911 linked residents to the West Virginia Emergency Management Division’s Damage Survey.
West Virginians should never attempt to drive through flooded roadways and should continue monitoring local weather conditions and instructions from emergency management and public safety officials.
The State of Emergency will remain in effect for 30 days unless terminated earlier by subsequent proclamation.
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In the runup to the midterm elections, it’s time for a new Us & Them dinner party. Host Trey Kay brings West Virginians together from a range of political perspectives to share some family dishes, as well as their thoughts. This time around, the conversation included some new topics as well as some of the familiar issues that divide us. We listen to an excerpt.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWith the midterm elections approaching, Us & Them is taking the Dinner Party on the road to a trio of communities across West Virginia. In the first of our three gatherings this fall, host Trey Kay is back in Charleston bringing together conservative and liberal West Virginians to share a potluck meal, talk politics and see whether conversation across the divide can uncover some common ground.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe votes are in – more than 3,200 of them – and the winner of the inaugural Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition will be announced next week. It’s down to the final five. Assistant News Director Maria Young caught up with Bill Bissett, president of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association, which is hosting the contest, to find out more about the finalists.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAt the core of the case is who in government has final authority over policy and rulemaking for the state's public schools: the Board of Education or the Legislature.
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