WV and National Disaster News - December 12, 2022

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WEST VIRGINIA

COVID, FLU, RSV

WV Daily COVID Updates and Stats for December 12, 2022 (WV DHHR) – There have been eight deaths reported since last Friday's report, with a total of 7,646 deaths attributed to COVID-19. There are currently 944 active COVID-19 cases statewide. For detailed stats, see link.

• 'Tripledemic' post-Thanksgiving hitting West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky (CBS 13)
• West Virginia DHHR to continue providing COVID info after State of Emergency ends (WV News)
• Health Officials Urge Vaccine Vigilance Throughout Winter Holidays  (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)
• As three viruses spread, Governor Justice urges caution  (MetroNews-Radio)

• EDITORIAL: FEMA: Assistance decision shows incompetence  (The Parkersburg News and Sentinel)

INFRASTRUCTURE

• DOH prepping for work on I-79 bridges from Clarksburg to Pennsylvania state line  (MetroNews-Radio)
• West Virginia awards Charleston airport project more than $100,000 in grants (Transportation Today)
• Lead response: Phosphate to be added to Clarksburg, West Virginia, water to prevent pipe corrosion  (The Exponent Telegram)
• W.Va. looks to expand dilapidated buildings program  (The Associated Press)

 
NATIONAL NEWS

COVID, FLU

• Hospitalizations signal rising COVID-19 risk for U.S. seniors (Associated Press)
• Authorities are urging indoor masking in major cities as the 'tripledemic' rages (NPR)
• It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Another COVID Surge (The Atlantic)
• Fauci acknowledges Americans have mandate 'fatigue': 'People don't like to be told what to do' (Fox News)
• Covid and flu hospitalizations increase as holidays approach, while RSV retreats in some states (CNBC)

 
WEATHER

• Major snowstorm brewing for northeastern US (AccuWeather)​
  
• Scientists link 1 in 100 heart disease deaths to weather extremes (The Hill)
• Major Winter Storm Prompts Blizzard Warnings In The Plains As It Tracks East  (The Weather Channel) related news: AccuWeather 
• Snowstorm blankets Northern California, with hurricane-force winds and blizzard conditions reported (CBS News)
• Fort Myers Beach town hall begins with simmering frustration but ends with answers on rebuilding (WGCU Public Media – Florida), related news: WINK TV News (FL) 
• One year after devastating tornadoes, Western Kentucky continues to rebuild (ABC News) related news:  KFVS News 12 (KY) and WBKO News 13 (KY) 
• FEMA holding job fair to help with New Mexico wildfire claims (Santa Fe New Mexican)
• The Disaster Resiliency Planning ACT – a new law to improve crisis planning and recovery of federal agencies (Forbes)
• An Exodus Unlike Any Other: Why Half the People in This Community Moved Away After Hurricane Katrina (ProPublica)
• Mauna Loa alert level lowered as scientists say 'eruption may end soon' (NBC News) ​