WV and National Disaster News - July 30, 2024

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West Virginia

Disaster Recovery

• Deadline to register for FEMA Assistance is fast approaching (WTRF) - FEMA Spokesperson quoted: If you have insurance, you should still register with FEMA because you may be underinsured. There may be items that the insurance doesn't cover. We always say that insurance is your best line of defense in a disaster. But go ahead, even after calling your insurance company and register with FEMA, because there may be some help forthcoming for you."

Drought

• Crippling Drought Hitting Eastern West Virginia Panhandle (WOAY Oak Hill)
• West Virginia farmers navigating severe drought conditions (WCHS TV News - VIDEO)
• Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency due to Drought conditions in West Virginia (WSAZ News)
• See WV DROUGHT MAP

National News

Disaster Recovery

• Applied for FEMA aid after Beryl? Here's when you could receive that $750 check (KHOU News 11 – Texas)
• Woman who lost new home to flooding in Eastern Kentucky finds normalcy (WLEX news 18)

 
Health

• My bags were packed, then I got COVID. What should I do? Travel options to weigh (USA Today)
• Why is COVID surging this summer? A doctor explains what to know and how to stay safe. (CBS News)

 
Weather

• Regional drought watch issued for DC, Maryland, Virginia (Fox 5 DC)
• Storm tracker: NHC tracking system that could become Tropical Storm Debby (USA Today)
• Hurricane Season Awakens: Tropical Storm Could Form Late This Week Near Bahamas, Florida (The Weather Channel)
• Northeast faces rounds of drenching storms into August (AccuWeather)

Wildfire & Smoke

• Man accused of starting California's Park Fire is charged with arson (AccuWeather)
• Wildfire smoke, uptick in heat to accom​pany western US monsoon activity (AccuWeather)
• NM school district, power utility sue FEMA, alleging unfair hurdle gets in way of fire compensation (Source New Mexico)​