WV and National Disaster News - November 1, 2023

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WEST VIRGINIA
 

Frost and Freeze Warnings – See ALL WV Weather Alerts

 
Building Collapse

• Rescue efforts underway for two workers trapped in collapsed Kentucky coal plant building (WCHS TV News)

• Study: West Virginia among the top states with the most fatal house fires  (WCHS-TV)

• Broadband project will target eight West Virginia counties  (The Jackson Star & Herald)
• Federal Data: Coal Falls 21 Percent Year to Date In U.S. Electricity Mix (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio) 

NATIONAL NEWS
 
Disaster Recovery

• Idalia relief efforts nearing the end (WALB News 10 - Georgia)
• Maui emergency officials ignored advice, turned down help in early hours of disaster (Hawaii News Now)

The Border

• San Diego officials call for closure of southern border amid terror concerns: 'Shut it down' (Fox News) 

• Temperature rollercoaster to begin big upswing following winterlike chill in central, eastern US (AccuWeather)
• Clipper storm to rais​e risk of dangerous snow squalls for motorists in Midwest, Northeast (AccuWeather)

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