WV and National Disaster News - June 26, 2024

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WEST VIRGINIA
 
Disaster Recovery

• Submit an SBA Application for Additional Disaster Assistance (The Register Herald)
• Nov. 1 is new tax deadline for disaster-area taxpayers in 7 states (Dontmesswithtaxes.com)

 
Downed Power Line

• Downed tree, power lines closes road in Kanawha County (WOWK-TV) 

• Harpers Ferry Rail Bridge Catches Fire, Temporarily Suspending Service (WV Public Broadcasting) 

• Report: Mountain Valley Pipeline Testing Released Water Again (WV Public Broadcasting)

Water Main Break

• ​Water main break causes service disruptions in Adamston (WBOY) 

 
NATIONAL NEWS

Beach Safety

• Swimmers warned of more life-threatening rip currents along US beaches after multiple deaths (FOX Weather) 

• Tracks are reopened after bridge fire between Harpers Ferry and Maryland (WZRV)
• About 8 people are still missing in New Mexico wildfires, mayor says, as Ruidoso residents allowed to return (AccuWeather)
• Ruidoso residents and officials speak on disaster recovery efforts (KRWG Public Media)

Flooding

• At least 2 are dead from catastrophic Midwest flooding and a Minnesota dam is at risk of failing (AccuWeather)
• Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. Amy Klobuchar tour flooded areas in southern Minnesota (Pioneer Press)

Water Crisis

• Water crisis continues for Las Vegas, New Mexico after burn scar flooding (KOAT News 7)

Weather

• Midweek severe storms to trim heat, humidity in Northeast (AccuWeather)
• Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Possible in Mid Atlantic on Wednesday (Weatherboy)
• Couple escapes death after direct lightning strike knocks them off their feet (AccuWeather)

 
Other

• Government Support Criticized as Heat Waves Intensify (Government Technology)
• Network outage hits National Weather Service (The Hill)​​