Justice Declares State of Emergency

7/1/2019

UPDATE – Monday July 1, 2019:

CHARLESTON, WV – The official declaration has been filed for the State of Emergency declared by Gov. Jim Justice yesterday. The counties included in the declaration are Grant, Pendleton, Preston, Tucker, and Randolph Counties. Severe flash flooding affected these areas after heavy rains fell Saturday night.

CHARLESTON, WV – At 4:30 p.m. today Gov. Jim Justice declared a State of Emergency for Grant, Pendleton, Tucker, and Randolph Counties due to heavy rainfall last night that caused significant local flooding. Other counties may be added as necessary.

After being briefed on the extent of the flooding, the Governor verbally stated his intent to declare a state of emergency. The official declaration will be filed tomorrow.

The Governor has authorized West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Mike Todorovich to support local counties and to use all state resources necessary. The Governor also directed the West Virginia National Guard to assist. The State Emergency Operations Center has been activated and is coordinating with officials in the declaration area to determine their needs.

Original Press Release @ https://bit.ly/2xmQIoT

Contact Information

Jordan.l.damron@wv.gov (Governor's Office)