By Dean Wright [email protected] GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio — With the recent floods leaving many homes in parts of West Virginia devastated, Gallia County citizens are gathering supplies and volunteer laborers to get West Virginians back on their feet. Rio Grande Mayor Matt Easter put out a call on social media[Read More…]
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Gov. Tomblin: Federal disaster declaration approved for two additional counties
Governor lifts State of Emergency for 32 counties CHARLESTON, W.Va. (June 29, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced his request to expand the Federal Disaster Declaration to include Fayette, Clay, Roane, Summers, Monroe, Webster and Pocahontas counties has been granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This[Read More…]
Shinnston VFD coordinates relief for flood victims
By LEIGH C. MERRIFIELD News & Journal Editor Social media has changed the way we communicate and interact with one another and can often be the culprit of unsubstantiated misinformation being spread. However, on the plus side, it is also an effective and immediate way to relay a personal message. [Read More…]
West Virginia’s natural gas industry pledges more than $350,000 toward flood recovery efforts
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Natural gas companies located in West Virginia Tuesday announced a combined donation of more than $350,000 to the America Red Cross West Virginia Region for flood recovery and disaster assistance efforts resulting from last week’s torrential flooding in parts of the state. Robert Orndorff, Dominion Resources’[Read More…]
Home Builders Association of WV offers advice on hiring contractors for flood repairs
From the WVHBA: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the wake of the recent flooding disaster, people have pulled together to help each other rebuild their lives and homes. The Home Builders Association of West Virginia would like to warn residents of another potential disaster from unscrupulous contractors. Beware of the following[Read More…]
When will West Virginia recover from the flooding?
By Don Smith WV Press Executive Director It’s been four days since the flood. State and national officials have declared much of the state a disaster area. The recovery has started. But when will the flood recovery end? We should not consider the flood recovery finished until the elderly women stop[Read More…]
WV Bureau of Senior Services working with flood victims on Medicare and other issues
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Medicare beneficiaries who have lost items in the recent floods that were Medicare related such as Durable Medical Equipment (wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.) or prescription medications may want to check with the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services about available assistance. The Bureau of Senior Services – through its many programs[Read More…]
Media Alert: WVU experts available to discuss the Volkswagen class-action settlement
MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — As Volkswagen prepares to settle consumer claims resulting from the company’s admission that it cheated on diesel emissions tests, West Virginia University researchers who helped uncover the elevated emissions as well as University economists are available to discuss issues related to the settlement and its impact. Dan[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin pledges assistance to communities affected by flooding
Governor visits with residents of Rainelle, Clendenin CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin Monday visited Greenbrier and Kanawha counties, two of the areas hit hardest by the devastating floods on Thursday and Friday. “As a lifelong resident of Southern West Virginia, I am all too familiar with[Read More…]
Sen. Manchin’s staff visiting with flood-affected residents
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin’s representatives will be traveling the state this week, hosting special mobile office hours to assist flood-related victims. “So many of our fellow West Virginians are in need, and I saw this first-hand as I traveled to the flood-affected areas over the last[Read More…]
