WV and National Disaster News - May 8, 2023

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WEST VIRGINIA
 
Firefighter Honored

• Fallen West Virginia Firefighter honored  (WSAZ) 

• West Virginia keeps working to extend broadband, Carmichael tells lawmakers  (MetroNews)
• DEP touts $26 million in funds heading toward economic development projects  (MetroNews)
• USDA seeks applications to strengthen community and economic development in rural W.Va. (WVVA)

NATIONAL NEWS
 
FEMA Staffing
Thompson, Carter Stat​ement on Government Report on FEMA Hiring and Staffing Shortfalls (US Gov. Press Release)  -In the report, FEMA Disaster Workforce: Actions Needed to Improve Hiring Data and Address Staffing Gaps, GAO found that the demand for FEMA assistance has increased with more frequent and complex disasters – including hurricanes, wildfires, and COVID-19 – and as a result FEMA has had trouble building a workforce to meet these needs.

Flood Insurance

• Panel Wants FEMA to Explain Flood Insurance Prices (Government Technology)
• FEMA Releases New Flood Insurance Rates by ZIP Code. Brace for Impact (Insurance Journal)

Train Derailment Recovery

• East Palestine Residents Want FEMA to Address Long-Term Needs (Public News Service)

Weather

• ​12 tornadoes hit the Heartland overnight, fueled by record-breaking temperatures (ABC News) ​

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