WV and National Disaster & Weather News - March 19, 2025

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West Virginia

Fire Danger Today – Red Flag Warning

• Fire Weather or Red Flag Warning issued in West Virginia and Ohio (WTRF)
• Dry, windy conditions increase wildfire risk in Ohio and West Virginia (WOWK TV)

Flood Recovery

• One Month After Deadly Floods, Recovery Is Slow In Southern W.Va. (WV Public Broadcasting)
• FEMA approves more than $10 million in federal disaster aid, specialists on hand (WOAY)
• FEMA uses door-to-door outreach to help flood victims apply for federal aid (WSAZ News)
• FEMA encourages residents to continue to register for flood relief assistance before late April deadline (WV MetroNews) - “FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mark O'Hanlon said on MetroNews 'Talkline' Tuesday that while they have already disbursed relief funds to over 2,800 people across the most-impacted counties of Southern and Central West Virginia from the February 15 and 16 flooding, they encourage more to register."

• Marion Co., West Virginia, DHSEM details damage done by Sunday's high-speed winds (WV News)
• A man and his dog were found dead from using a generator after severe storms (WVVA) - See AmeriCan Red Cross Generator Safety Information​

National News

FEMA

• Trump signs order to shift disaster preparations from FEMA to states, local governments (Reuters), related news: Politico and The Guardian, 
• Billions Of Dollars in Disaster Aid At Risk If Trump Eliminates FEMA (Patch.com)

Disaster Recovery

• After Helene left her home unlivable, FEMA trailer is lifeline for Black Mountain woman (Charlotte Observer)
• Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21 (ABC news)

Emergency Communications

• Crisis communication is essential in emergency response plans, new report says (Statescoop)

Weather

• Residents face aftermath of violent tornado outbreak in central and southern US (AccuWeather)
• 42 dead after destructive tornadoes, wildfires and dust storms, sweep across US (AccuWeather)
• Strong winds, blizzard conditions and severe storms on tap for Rockies, Plains (AccuWeather)

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