Flash flooding kills 6 in West Virginia
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Long before flash floods damaged communities in Ohio and Marion counties this month, West Virginia University researchers were studying community resilience in flood-devastated areas of the state. The toolkit they developed will help communities better prepare for such emergencies and recover quicker.
It happened around 1 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, near the Blackwater River in Franklin County, and it was not long before water topped the hood, photos show.
Residents have begun cleaning up debris and unsalvageable items from their houses and apartments following Saturday
As people in West Virginia’s Ohio and Marion counties deal with flooding aftermath, folks across the state are looking for ways to support them in their time of
FEMA can only come in after a presidential disaster declaration, and local officials are urging people to fill out the damage report online or in person to help get federal aid.
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has announced the awardees of the more than $4 million state grant awarded for Dam safety and flood protection.
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey is expected to give updates on flooding response in Fairmont on Monday. Multiple roads in Marion County were under water on Sunday, and an apartment complex partially collapsed due to high water.