WV and National Disaster News - July 5, 2023

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WEST VIRGINIA

Funding for Response & Infrastructure

• Two local fire departments receive significant funding (WBOY)
• Internet company chief says federal dollars will drive more West Virginia connectivity (MetroNews-Radio)

Traffic Accidents

• Two-car crash closes Jefferson Road in South Charleston early Wednesday (WCHS News)
• Three taken to hospital after crash involving train, car (WCHS News)

NATIONAL NEWS
 
Health

• Maternal mortality rates double over 20 years, with Black and American Indian mothers faring the worst; N.J. among the worst states for Black mothers (WHYY)

• Quick-moving storms cause flooding, downed trees in parts of Camden County (WPVI) 
• Multiday severe weather threat forecast for central US (AccuWeather), related news: The Weather Channel
• Woman Dies Hiking In Grand Canyon Triple Digit Heat (The Weather Channel)

 
Wildfire

• Washington State Fire Destroys 10 Homes, Forces Evacuations (The Weather Channel), related news: Associate​d Press

Other

• Lingering fireworks smoke triggers air quality alerts for DC region (WTOP)
• Efforts to refill FEMA disaster fund faces competing priorities (Roll Call)
• Ohio governor asks Biden to declare disaster for East Palestine train derailment (CNN), related news: WHIO News 7 (OH) 

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