CROSS LANES — Residents impacted by the April 2-6 storms and tornados were in Kanawha County Tuesday to begin applying for federal individual disaster assistance. The Federal […]
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AG Morrisey, 15 other states join push against automakers’ move to scrap AM radio
MORGANTOWN — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan chorus of voices opposing several auto manufacturers’ efforts to remove AM radio from their vehicles. On Wednesday […]
Emergency responders not playing games when it comes to radiation
Local emergency responders and public health personnel won’t be playing games in the event of a radiation emergency in the area thanks to a newly designed program […]
MUB ready to take deep dive into issues behind 2021 flooding events
MORGANTOWN — One percent. That, according to FEMA, is the statistical probability of a 100-year storm. The Morgantown area experienced two within 50 days last summer. The […]
HELP304 crisis hotline sees increase in calls; uptick in COVID cases might be to blame
MORGANTOWN — After West Virginia crisis hotline HELP304 saw a spike in calls last month, the organization’s director said an increase in COVID-19 cases may be to […]
FEMA declaration, federal aid not coming in response to July 29 flooding
MORGANTOWN — The July 29 flooding that resulted in millions in damages to private and public property will not receive the necessary declaration from the Federal Emergency […]
West Virginia prepares for heavy rain following Hurricane Ida
West Virginia is gearing up for heavy rainfall and flooding as the remnants of Hurricane Ida make their way into the region. “It’s already a wet month,” […]
Westover hopeful county will qualify for aid following severe flooding
WESTOVER—Westover City Council’s confidence in qualifying for Federal Emergency Management Agency aid is growing as damage estimates from recent heavy flooding become available. To qualify for FEMA, […]
More than $6 million in damage reports turned in following July 29 flooding
MORGANTOWN — “Well, $2.9 million was the threshold we needed to hit. We’re at a total in excess of $6 million.” MECCA 911 Director Jim Smith said […]
Getting FEMA on board a first step, but can’t be the last
This past week, the Monongalia County Commission voted to declare a county-wide state of emergency in response to the July 29 floods. It’s a critical decision, because […]
