A French Creek man faces multiple charges after allegedly driving through a flood barricade on Stonecoal Road, fleeing and resisting deputies. The road remains closed as crews make emergency repairs, and officials warn of zero tolerance for violations.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey visited Pleasants and Lewis counties to assess storm, flood and tornado recovery efforts. State crews, first responders and volunteers are clearing debris, repairing infrastructure and delivering supplies to affected residents.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey is seeking an expedited federal disaster declaration after storms and flooding devastated West Virginia. The request would aid residents and governments in seven counties, with more than 950 homes reporting damage.
Update: Officials clarified Sunday evening that the National Guard will not be leaving the area on Tuesday. Please disregard this press release. Original: Buckhannon residents must place flood-damaged debris at the curb by noon Tuesday, July 28, for National Guard pickup.
Secretary of State Kris Warner is urging West Virginia businesses to support flood recovery in Lewis and Upshur counties. Contractors, volunteers, equipment, supplies and financial assistance are needed to help communities recover and rebuild.
West Virginia’s flood recovery effort includes 352 National Guard personnel, more than 2,600 Division of Highways employees and more than 1,700 registered volunteers. Preliminary assessments identified damage to approximately 151 homes in Upshur County.
Traveling Dawgz, First United Methodist Church and Chapel Hill United Methodist Church have announced additional meal service in Buckhannon from Sunday through Friday.
Officials are asking anyone who knows of someone still missing after flooding in Buckhannon and Upshur County to report it to the Office of Emergency Management. Recovery efforts continue as crews remove debris and coordinate relief supplies and volunteers.
Buckhannon and Upshur County officials seek essential supplies for residents affected by recent flooding. Donations are accepted daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and all aid and volunteer offers must be coordinated at 304-472-4983.
Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital will offer free tetanus and hepatitis A vaccines to flood-affected residents July 24-31, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome at the hospital’s main entrance lobby in Weston.
