WV and National Disaster News - October 11, 2024

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West Virginia

Hurricane
Organizations in North Central West Virginia continue hurricane relief efforts (WV News)
 
Drought
U.S. Drought Monitor: Extreme drought continues to grip much of West Virginia; some areas show improvement (WV News)
 
Opioids
West Virginia First Foundation has received 174 applications for first round of grants for opioid relief (The Register-Herald)

National News

 
FEMA Disaster Funds & Response

What to know about $750 FEMA relief payments for hurricane victims (Washington Examiner)

FACT CHECK: FEMA funds available to hurricane victims (KTTC News)

Orlando Congressman & Orange County Commissioner Update on FEMA Funds (West Orlando News)

OP-ED: After Hurricane Helene, JD Vance Isn't Helping  (Wall Street Journal) - 'When you take a tragedy and turn it into a political team sport, you are only making things worse.

Federal Disaster Assistance Information for Hurricane Helene Survivors

Pres. Biden approved federal disaster assistance in six states affected by Hurricane Helene. This opens up federal help for survivors in designated areas in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Survivors may apply for assistance in three ways: online by visiting disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 or using the FEMA App.

Learn how the U.S. government is responding to Hurricane Helene. Find resources to help you recover from the disaster. Go to: https://www.usa.gov/hurricane-helene

Hurricane Milton Aftermath
Millions in Florida still without power after Hurricane Milton (Reuters)

Milton aftermath: at least 15 dead, millions without power amid widespread flooding (AccuWeather)

Florida faces major river flooding following Hurricane Milton's deluge (AccuWeather)

White House official discusses Hurricane Milton response (Sprectrum News)

Florida airports, amusement parks reopen as officials weigh damage from Hurricane Milton (NPR)

Hurricane Milton was not as destructive as expected, FEMA official says (Associated Press)

Other

Helene and Milton reveal an emerging challenge for first responders: EV batteries catching fire
(Grist) - when exposed to the salty water of a storm surge, batteries are at risk of bursting into flames. The article cited 11 electric vehicle battery fires from hurricane Helene

You can now see climate risk data when shopping for a home on Zillow (AccuWeather)

Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia reopened after Hurricane Helene closure (AccuWeather)

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