WV and National Disaster News - March 20, 2024

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WEST VIRGINIA

August 2023 Flood Recovery

• August 2023 flood victims encouraged to sign up for FEMA disaster assistance as deadline to do so approaches  (WCHS-Radio)

Awareness & Prep

• Press conference held to help off Severe Weather Awareness Week in West Virginia  (WVNS-TV)
• Severe Weather Aware​ness Week: Tornadoes and Tornado Drill  (WVNS-TV) 

Disaster Funds

• W.Va. Resiliency Fund Empty After Legislative Session (Government Technology) 

• PSC creates task force to oversee operation and maintenance of fire hydrants  (WCHS-TV) 

• Mon Power Building 2nd Solar Facility In State In Marion County  (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)
• ​2nd Mon Power solar site under construction in Marion County  (WBOY-TV)

• Legislature Passes Vaccination Exemptions In Final Hours  (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)
• Healthcare freedom advocates urge Justice to sign bill weakening childhood immunizations  (The Parkersburg News and Sentinel)
• Religious, health freedom groups push Justice to sign vaccine exemption bill  (West Virginia Watch)
• OPINION: Justice should veto the vaccine exemption bill  (MetroNews-Radio)
• Manchin Announces $1.9 Million To Strengthen Healthcare Services Across West Virginia  (EIN Presswire)

 Weather

• Dry, windy, and sunny today, once again leading to increased fire danger  (WVVA-TV)
• Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornadoes and Tornado Drill  (WVNS-TV)

Other

• Interim director named for West Virginia disaster relief nonprofit  (WCHS-TV)

NATIONAL NEWS
 
Cybersecurity

• Cybersecurity grant match requirement a 'steep mountain to climb' for states (States Coop)
• Homeland Security Launches 3 AI-Centered Programs, Includes FEMA, HSI, ICE (TECH Times)

Disaster Recovery

• Local attorneys provide guidance for Calf Canyon/Hermit's Peak Fire victims (KOB News 4-
• New Mexico)
• After decades-long fight, Pacific migrants in Hawaii 'overjoyed' by renewed benefits (Hawaii News Now)
• Native Hawaiians aim to bring cultural sensitivity to Maui wildfire cleanup (NPR)
• Puerto Rico: FEMA has set aside money to buy three emergency generators (El Vocero – Spanish language)

Weather

• Storms to gather on US East coast with rain, wind and snow to start weekend (AccuWeather)

Other

• DHS, FEMA and HHS Announce Completion of Multi-Year Review of State Efforts to Provide Language Access During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (Newswires)
• Explosive star event will create once-in-a-lifetime sight in the sky. Here's how to see it (WGAL) 

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