Emergency Preparedness

Energy & Environment Curtis Tate,

Did You Feel That Shaking? Earthquakes Are Rare In W.Va., But Not In Appalachia

Curtis Tate spoke with Tom Pratt, a U.S. Geological Survey research geophysicist, about seismic activity in the region.

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Government Emily Rice,

Election Results and Drought Conditions, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, Jim Justice, the state’s two-term Republican governor, won a decisive victory in the race for the U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s general election. Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia’s three-term attorney general, won the ...

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Energy & Environment Jack Walker,

After Hurricane Helene, Morgan County Bolsters Local Emergency Prep

The devastation of Hurricane Helene has led emergency response officials and advocates in Morgan County to bolster emergency preparedness efforts for the public.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz,

Federal Test Of State’s Nuclear Emergency Response Set For Next Week

Pennsylvania and West Virginia will be tested next week on their preparedness for a nuclear accident. 

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Government Chris Schulz,

State Receives Millions In Federal Grants For Preparedness

Organizations across West Virginia will receive millions in federal grants for preparedness efforts.

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