WV and National Disaster News - April 28, 2023

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WEST VIRGINIA
 
Health & Environment

• West Virginians fear log plant's potential health risks  (The Associated Press)
• EPA Orders Chemours to Address PFAS In Parkersburg Water Discharge  (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)
• EPA announces enforcement action against Chemours over PFAS  (The Parkersburg News and Sentinel)

Infrastructure

• Public service districts scrutinized after issues left Fayette County prison without water  (WCHS-TV)

 
NATIONAL NEWS
 
COVID

• COVID New COVID Variant (Arcturus) could have surprising symptom (The Weather Channel) 

• Disabled people face worse outcomes after natural disasters. Inclusive plans may help. (NCROnline)
• Disaster Recovery Package Requested for California Farmers (AGNetWest)
• Federal storm disaster aid approved for California tribe (Fox)
• Fort Lauderdale mayor travels to Washington amid focus on disaster assistance (Local10) 

Train Derailment

• Train Derails in Wisconsin Alongside Flooded Mississippi River (The Weather Channel)

Weather & Lakes

• Back-to-back rainstorms to lead to weekend washout in Northeast (AccuWeather)
• Miserable Weather Will Linger into May In The Eastern US Due To Stuck Pattern (The Weather Channel)
  
• Great Lakes Read​y to Slosh Over Their Banks (The Weather Channel) 

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