WV and National Disaster & Weather News - June 12, 2025

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West Virginia

Bomb Threat
West Virginia man charged for alleged bomb threats at Kroger and Walmart, says he was working with German terrorist group (WOWK TV News)

Weather
Smoke and haze now, storms later (WOAY)
 

National News

FEMA
Head of FEMA's storm response center leaving agency amid leadership exodus (CBS News)
Phase-Out of FEMA On Course, Trump Says, Raising Worries About a Weakened National Disaster Response  (Inside News)
President Trump's proposal to 'wean off' FEMA sparking debate (Quen City News - Charlotte)
 Trump's plan to begin 'phasing out' FEMA after hurricane season burdens states, experts warn (Associated Press) – states react to the news. Some support reform, but not elimination. See related news at: Huffington Post, KPRC News 2 (Texas), WVUE News 8 and -
Hurricane season brings warning about $9.3 billion in storm-related fraud (WFTX News 4 – Florida)
 
Weather & Flooding
Father's Day forecast: West to have best weather for outdoor activities (AccuWeather)
At least 4 people dead, dozens of high-water rescues made in San Antonio after heavy rains move through Texas (WV News)
Heavy rain and flooding continues in central and eastern Texas and will spread to parts of Louisiana and Arkansas into the end of the week (AccuWeather)
 
Wildfire
Out-of-control Oregon wildfire forces evacuations and highway closures as gusty winds challenge firefighters (AccuWeather)​

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