WV and National Disaster News - January 14, 2021

1/14/2021

West Virginia

West Virginia Board of Education approves parameters for in-person instruction (WCHS-TV)
No current credible threats to West Virginia or region, top state security official said (WCHS-8)
Sinkhole impacts traffic on Charleston’s West Side (WONK)
West Virginia DHHR reports 31 new COVID-19 related deaths; total tops 1,700 (WV News)

COVID-19

A new variant of the coronavirus has surfaced in Maryland. Here’s what you need to know about it. (Baltimore Sun)
Delaware Valley health officials watching post-holiday COVID-19 numbers (6 ABC)
University of Maryland Medical System doctors to answer COVID-19 vaccine questions during MLK Day virtual webinar (Baltimore Sun)
Wolf Administration Announces The Transition From Regional Response Health Collaboration Program To Long-Term Care Taskforce Including Regional Congregate Care Assistance Teams (Pennsylvania Newsroom)
W.Va. schools to receive $339 million in COVID-19 relief (WBOY)
Random People Are Lining Up to Get Vaccinated in D.C. Grocery Stores (The Atlantic)
Rental help for landlord and renters amid pandemic in West Virginia (WTRF)

National News

Trump grants disaster relief declaration for September windstorm damage President Trump granted disaster declarations for several different disasters this week:

· UTAH - Deseret News (UT) reports FEMA funds will be available for entities in Salt Lake, Davis, Weber and Morgan counties after damage from a windstorm last September with gusts up to 100 mph.

· CONNECTICUT - A disaster declaration was also approved for eight counties in Connecticut impacted by Tropical Storm Isaias. WVIT-TV (CT)

· LOUISIANA - Sen. Bill Cassidy said Wednesday that FEMA is awarding nearly $12 million in federal aid to Louisiana for COVID-19 and Hurricane Laura assistance. KATC-TV (LA)

The Gutted, 'Unnerving' State of the Agencies Supposed to Keep the U.S. Safe

One Person Dead, One Missing After Wind And Rain Pummel Pacific Northwest

WV and National Disaster News - January 14, 2021

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