WV and National Weather & Disaster News - January 14, 2025

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West Virginia 

• FEMA continues to disburse funding in Mercer County (WVVA) - Leaders with FEMA say that so far they have approved more than $1.3 million in individual assistance which include more than $760,000 for housing assistance. 

• Leer South Mine in Barbour County, WV evacuated due to fire (WV News)
  

• Underground mine fire reported at Leer mine in Barbour County (WDTV)
  

 
Weather

• Fast-Moving Pattern Brings New (Light Snow) And Deeper Cold to the Tri-State (WSAZ News)
• Very cold temperatures this week, even colder next week! Record lows possible (WDTV News)

National News 

California Wildfires

• Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as heavy winds return (AccuWeather)
• Firefighters prepare for strong winds that could fuel Los Angeles fire growth (Associated Press)
• Intense Santa Ana winds resume around Los Angeles (AccuWeather)
• As L.A. fires burn, officials work to counter false rumors and misinformation (CBS News)
• FEMA Reactivates Online Rumor Response Page to Combat Los Angeles Fire Misinformation (Campus Safety)
• AccuWeather estimates more than $250 billion in damages and economic loss from LA wildfires (AccuWeather)

Disaster Recovery

• FEMA extends transitional housing program for North Carolina residents displaced by Helene (Fox News), related news: Citizens Times

Weather

• Storm with snow, rain eyeing eastern US this weekend (AccuWeather)
• Snow to blanket High Plains, Rockies before bitterly cold Arctic blast (AccuWeather)
• Lake-effect snow to ramp up as Arctic air surges over Great Lakes this week (AccuWeather) ​ 

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