WV and National Disaster News - June 8, 2026

One year after Ohio County flood - recovery & memorial; World Cup preparations 

 

West Virginia

Disaster Recovery

One year after deadly Ohio County flood, rebuilding and mitigation work still underway (WTOV-TV)

Local man gets new home after last year’s devastating flash flood (WTRF-TV)

Memorial honoring Ohio County flood victims taking shape in Triadelphia (WTRF-TV)

 

Infrastructure

Congressman Moore wins millions in infrastructure funding for the region (MetroNews-Radio)

VIDEO: Kanawha Falls PSD pursuing funding avenue for Cannelton Hollow repairs (WOAY-TV)

Weather

Strong wind at NCAA baseball tournament in West Virginia sends 5 people to the hospital (The Associated Press)

 

National News

Communications

How cellphone carriers prepare for hurricane season with AI, drones and 'cows' (National Public Radio)

Disaster Recovery

FEMA approves tribal disaster declaration for Kipnuk (KYUK Public Media)
'FEMA, I can't say has done really too much,' Florida newlyweds still displaced from Hurricane Helene (WTSP news) nd to 10 Tampa Bay News for comment at time of publishing.
Whitmer requests Trump declare a major disaster in response to severe weather that hit Michigan in April (CBS News) 

Maryland farmers seek federal disaster help after April frost devastates crops (WRDE-TV)

Infrastructure

New Orleans Mayor announces extension of FEMA funds to continue infrastructure projects  (WDSU News) 

 

FEMA

FEMA, NOAA Outline Hurricane Season Readiness and Response Plans (Homeland Security Today)

Preparedness

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help (The Associated Press)

Preventing and Mitigating Flood Damage to Solar Photovoltaic Systems (U.S. Department of Energy)

Weather

Relief is coming to Northeast, but heat and humidity to bounce quickly back (AccuWeather)

Active stretch of severe weather to unfold across the Plains, Midwest this week (AccuWeather)

World Cup Preparations

Trump Administration: World Cup Is ‘Behind’ on Drone Security (Front Office Sports)

The World Cup poses an unprecedented security challenge at a fraught moment. Is the US ready? (The Associated Press)