Emergency Management

Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Feb. 27, 2025

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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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Sep. 26, 2024

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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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, May. 24, 2024

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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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Mar. 19, 2024

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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Energy & Environment Jack Walker, Feb. 13, 2024

Repairs To Continue Through Wednesday Following Morgan County Train Derailment

Repairs on a rail line are expected to continue until Wednesday after a train derailed in rural Morgan County. No injuries or hazardous material spills were reported.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate, Nov. 01, 2023