WV and National Disaster News - March 23, 2022

3/23/2022

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WEST VIRGINIA

COVID

WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for March 23, 2022 (WV DHHR) - There have been 20 deaths reported since the last report (yesterday on March 22, 2022), with a total of 6,680 deaths attributed to COVID-19. There are currently 448 active COVID-19 cases statewide. For more information, see detailed stats.

WEATHER

Strong storms possible Wednesday into Thursday (WBOY-TV) ------ KNOW HOW TO STAY SAFE DURING STORMS!

Risk for severe weather across Ohio and West Virginia for Wednesday (WTRF-TV)

Crews from 4 states battle 50-acre fire in Morgan County (MetroNews-Radio)

Firefighters battle mountain blaze in Morgan County (The Journal)

Firefighters gain control of Morgan County wildfire (Times-News)

Monongahela National Forest Burns On Schedule (West Virginia Public Radio)

Know where to go when a tornado hits (WTRF-TV)

OTHER

$5 Million to go to WV water & wastewater infrastructure (WBOY-TV)

Richwood school rebuilding bids rejected after coming in at least $17M over budget; Summersville schools also expected to overrun - June 2016 Flood Recovery (WV Gazette Mail)

Nicholas school plans to be redrawn after high bids for Richwood project - June 2016 Recovery (MetroNews-Radio)