West Virginia receives Major Disaster Declaration for southern floods
Nearly two weeks after major floods struck the southern coalfields of West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced that the federal government has accepted the state's request for federal aid.
West Virginia continues to wait on disaster declaration approval after flooding
The southern portions of West Virginia continue to recover after intense flooding, particularly Mingo and McDowell counties. Earlier this week, Governor Patrick
Cunningham says Kentucky’s initial request for disaster assistance following recent flooding different than West Virginia’s
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Homeland Security Secretary Rob Cunningham says West Virginia’s request for federal disaster assistance in connection with the recent flooding is different than the initial immediate request from the State of Kentucky.
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Kentucky counties affected by floods
The declaration allows the federal government to provide funds to individuals with flood damages, state and local government agencies, and some nonprofits.
Trump approves disaster assistance for 10 KY counties as death toll reaches 22
President Donald Trump on Monday approved expedited disaster assistance for individuals and local governments in 10 Kentucky counties after widespread flooding, said Gov. Andy Beshear. The counties are Breathitt,
‘Painful, difficult disaster’: 22 dead following Kentucky floods with federal assistance approved
During the briefing, Beshear referred to the flooding as a "painful, difficult disaster" and reiterated how this was one of the worst disasters to hit Kentucky in years as the death total has risen to 22.
Here's a list of ways to donate, help following flooding in southern West Virginia
Those looking to help out communities affected by recent flooding have a variety of methods available.Below are ways to ...
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Ground to Cover: Recent deluges shine light on West Virginia’s need for flood mitigation
It’s a story told nearly every winter: rain combined with snowmelt have caused dangerous flooding across the state. West ...
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West Virginia Conservation Agency calls on public’s help to report debris blockages in streams
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The West Virginia Conservation Agency is asking residents in the 13 counties that were impacted by the ...
Donation drive set to assist flood victims in southern West Virginia: How to help
The drive is seeking hand tools, cleaning supplies, work gloves, garbage bags, hygiene items, diapers, and new pillows and ...
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McDowell County confirms 3 dead in Southern West Virginia floods
Three people died from floodwater in McDowell County, County Commissioner Michael Brooks confirmed in a livestreamed news ...
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How a few inches of rain turned ‘catastrophic’ in Kentucky and West Virginia
The death toll from the floods rose Tuesday to 14 in Kentucky and three in West Virginia, the governors of the two states said. The same storm system also killed a person in Georgia when strong ...
Snow blankets parts of West Virginia already trying to recover from recent flooding
Much of the region woke up to a coating of snow Wednesday morning, leading to school closures and slick roads in areas still ...
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Vienna gathers water, cleaning supplies for West Virginia flood victims
Community spirit and generosity thrive within Vienna city limits in response to recent devastating floods in McDowell County ...
2-year-old identified as third death in West Virginia flooding
A two-year-old boy has been identified as the third person who died in flooding that swept through West Virginia this past ...
'This whole area needs help': Mingo County flood victims plead for federal support
Cleanup efforts continue in Williamson, West Virginia after severe winter weather brought flooding to the area.