WV and National Disaster News - May 10, 2024

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WEST VIRGINIA

Disaster Recovery & Tornados

• Confirmed: Tornado in West Virginia and Ohio was an EF2  (WTRF-TV)
• Lavista bouncing back after April 2 tornado  (MetroNews-Radio)

Infrastructure

• Oak Hill's request for sewer improvements OK'd (The Fayette Tribune)
• Manchin Announces $35.6 Million To Support Safe, Affordable Housing For All West Virginians  (Office of Sen. Joe Manchin)
• Capito Open To Renewal Of Water Bill Subsidy Program  (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)
• As millions lose federal help to pay for internet, some areas aim to fill the gap  (West Virginia Watch)

New 911 Center & EMS Station

• New 911 Center enhances calls for residents and first responders  (WTRF-TV)
• Wood County officials test election equipment, tour 911 center  (WTAP-TV)
• New Cabell County EMS station to be named after former commissioner  (The Herald-Dispatch)

 
Public Health

• WV health leaders: No widespread exposures to measles after April case  (WOWK-TV)​

NATIONAL NEWS
 
Disaster Recovery from Tornados & Severe Storms

• FEMA coming to Barnsdall to provide financial assistance following tornado (Oklahoma – Fox News), related news: KWON News Radio 
• FEMA opening two disaster recovery centers in Nebraska's Douglas, Washington Counties (Nebraska Examiner)
• Sen. Welch (Vermont) pushes for long-term disaster relief funding (WCAX News 3), related news: VT Digger and Vermon​t Biz 
• Getting people back into their homes after storms (WINK News 11 – Florida)  

Flood

• Texas flooding brings new urgency to Houston home buyout program (Grist)

• Cape says flood discount saved; mayor shares how FEMA can do better (WFTX News 4) 

Weather

• 2024 tornado tally more than 100 higher than historical average (AccuWeather)
• Thursday was 14th consecutive day with tornado report in US (AccuWeather)
• At least 3 deaths reported after severe weather Wednesday, more storms on the way  (AccuWeather)
• Northeast Texas at risk for renewed flooding as more heavy rain eyes southern US (AccuWeather)​

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