WV and National Disaster News - August 16, 24

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West Virginia

Disaster Recovery

• 8 years after flood, new Clendenin Elementary School opens (Charleston Gazette-Mail)

Drought

• Drought monitor indicates 'extreme' conditions for portions of West Virginia (WCHS)

Emergency Services

• Summers County Emergency Services adds texting 911 to its services (WVNS)

National News

Disaster Declaration

• Following historic summer floods, South Dakota receives Presidential Disaster Declaration (Dakota news now)

• FEMA says it's running out of money as New Hampshire seeks disaster relief (WMUR News 9)
• FEMA funds drying up just as local need arises for flood aid (WRDW News 12)
• FEMA has run out of money in the middle of hurricane season. Here's what that means (NBC NY)

• Ernesto grows into Cat 2 hurricane as it aims for Bermuda, leaving many in Puerto Rico without power (Associated Press), related news: Metro Puerto Rico – Spanish language
• Hurricane Ernesto could bring strong waves, rip currents to Delaware, Maryland, & Virginia beaches (FOX 5 DC)
• Hurricane Ernesto Closing In On Bermuda, Then Could Brush Newfoundland, Canada (The Weather Channel)
• Commonwealth, federal officials assess damage from Ernesto (San Juan Daily Star)

Public Heath

• A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and will the virus spread? (WHYY)  

Weather

• Drenching downpours may interfere with weekend plans in eastern US (AccuWeather), as well as Potent Thunderstorms​

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