WV and National Disaster News - February 4, 2021

2/4/2021

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Justice: Pharmacy vaccination program could mean 3,000 additional doses a week for West Virginia (MetroNews-Radio)
West Virginia to get 20% boost in COVID-19 vaccination supply, Gov. Justice says (WCHS-TV)
Public won’t choose which vaccine they get, W.Va. officials say (WTAP-TV)
How do you confirm you’re on the COVID-19 vaccine list? (WBOY-TV)
Powered by Everbridge Statewide Deployment, West Virginia Leads Nation with Nearly 100% of First Round Doses of Vaccine Administered (Business Wire)
WV COVID Daily Update & Stats for 2/4/2021 (WVDHHR)

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Increasing Numbers of U.S. Residents in High-Risk Wildfire and Flood Zones (Governing)

Article states that the number of Americans living in high-risk disaster areas is on the rise. FEMA estimates around 13 million Americans are living within a 100-year flood zone, but research indicates the government’s estimates are roughly three times lower than the ground realities. The article notes the solution to the problem is not easy and the threat of frequent flood events and wildfires is growing, thanks to climate change.

WV and National Disaster News - February 4, 2021

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