Emergency Management

Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For 4 Southern W.Va. Counties

President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for McDowell, Mercer, Mingo and Wyoming counties over severe flooding that swept southern West Virginia roughly two weeks ago.

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Pocahontas County Records First Tornado

Strong winds traveled north from Greenbrier County into the quiet community of Hillsboro Wednesday evening. There, they accumulated into a full tornado — the first recorded in Pocahontas County history. ...

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FEMA Declares April Storms Major Disaster, Opening W.Va. To Federal Funds

Flooding, landslides and tornadoes swept West Virginia in April. FEMA has declared the events a major disaster, allowing residents to apply for federal aid for damages.

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Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled With Radio, Television Alerts

At 11 a.m. on March 20, the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (EMD) will host a statewide tornado drill. Residents will not receive a phone notification when the drill occurs.

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