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West Virginia flooding emergency and recovery efforts

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In late June, the National Weather Service placed a Flood Watch on southern West Virginia and adjacent parts of Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia. On 20 July, Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a statewide emergency for all 55 counties as torrential rain produced flash floods, landslides and road closures. Severe storms on 21 July widened the disaster, washing out roads and cutting power across dozens of counties. On 7 August, West Virginia announced an appeal of FEMA’s denial of a major disaster declaration for Boone and Logan counties. While FEMA approved assistance for Upshaw, Lewis, Ritchie and Pleasant counties, the state has a 30-day window to submit additional documentation. To support recovery, the Governor announced a $3 million grant to the West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (WV VOAD). By 19 August, Governor Morrisey declared a new 30-day statewide state of emergency following severe storms that triggered flash flooding, mudslides, and water rescues. In Charleston, Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin also declared a city-level emergency as cleanup and repair costs are expected to reach millions of dollars. To address utility challenges, the administration announced $145 million for water and wastewater infrastructure under a ‘Clean, Clear Water Strategy,’ partnering with Marshall University and West Virginia University to assist small water systems. ~~Relief~~ Recovery efforts ~~are ongoing.~~ have since expanded to include debris management and infrastructure assessment. In Kanawha County, ~~the United Way of Central West Virginia is coordinating aid, providing meals via the Charleston Fire and Police Departments to~~ contractors have begun collecting heavy flood debris in areas ~~with impassable roads.~~ like Campbells Creek and Cabin Creek, a process essential for potential federal disaster declaration requests. In ~~Harrison~~ Upshur County, ~~crews~~ authorities are ~~working to clear~~ monitoring stream debris blockages to prevent further flooding and ~~restore power, while officials urge~~ advising residents on mold remediation. Meanwhile, the State of Emergency for 12 specific counties—including Barbour, Harrison, and Lewis—has been extended through September 19 to ~~complete~~ facilitate ongoing rebuilding and damage ~~assessment forms to assist with potential FEMA assistance.~~ assessments.

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