WV and National Disaster News - November 9, 2023

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WEST VIRGINIA
 
Fires

• Forest fires continue to burn across West Virginia (Metro News)
• 'Steep Valley Fire' grows to 800 acres, crews from several states called in  (WBOY-TV)
• Thousands Of Acres Burn as Dry Weather Continues (West Virginia Public Broadcasting)
• W.Va. forest fires add up in short time  (WCHS-TV)
• ​In Virginia - Virginia's governor declares a state of emergency over wildfires (WV Public Broadcasting)

 
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Infrastructure

• Montcalm sewage issues resolved  (WVVA-TV)
• W.Va. American Water acquires Boone-Raleigh PSD wastewater system  (WCHS-TV)

• West Virginia State University welcomes a new, state-of-the-art cybersecurity hub to its campus  (MetroNews-Radio) 

 
NATIONAL NEWS
 
Chemical Fire

• Massive chemical plant fire near Houston forces a school to evacuate and residents to shelter in place (AccuWeather)

• FEMA extends deadline to apply for Hawaii wildfire assistance Hawaii Public (Radio), related news:  Honolulu Civil Beat 
• Gov. Green unveils more aid for Maui fire victims (KHON News 2)
• FEMA is making fire aftermath worse (Santa Fe New Mexican)

Weather

• Quick-hitting storm to drop snow, ice from New York to New England (AccuWeather)
• First major storm of the season may impact West Coast next week (AccuWeather)
• Needed Rain Coming For Drought-Stricken South (The Weather Channel)​ 

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