WV and National Disaster News - December 20, 2022

12/20/2022

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WEST VIRGINIA

Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia ahead of winter storm

Weather Outlook

Cold Weather Tips for West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky (WOWK TV)
Forecasters watching weather systems as Christmas approaches (Bluefield Daily Telegraph)
Coldest air in 5 years roars on Friday accompanied by high winds, snow (WCHS-TV)

COVID

WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for December 20, 2022 (WV DHHR) - There were no deaths reported to DHHR over the last 24 hours, and the total deaths remain at 7,661 attributed to COVID-19. There are currently 1,168 active COVID-19 cases statewide.
Long COVID Risk Makes It Worth Avoiding Second Infections (WebMD)

Cyber Security

Weld: Chinese-linked social media platforms a risk to state-owned computers (The Journal)
Banning TikTok App from State Issued Cell Phones Underway (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)

Disaster Recovery

Potomac Highlands still struggling to restore power (WDVM-TV)

Infrastructure

Residents Verifying Internet Access is Key to Acquiring Federal Funds to Address Internet Coverage Gaps (WV Public Broadcasting-Radio)

West Virginia residents asked to verify their internet access on the FCC Map.
For Instructions, go to: https://broadband.wv.gov/review-wv-locations-on-the-national-broadband-map-by-january-13-2023/

Federal Infrastructure Funding Granted to Coalfields Expressway Project (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)

NATIONAL NEWS

COVID, FLU, RSV

China races to bolster health system as COVID surge sparks global concern (Reuters)
COVID's still around — and decisions about holiday travel are tough (Chicago Sun Times)

Weather

Potential Pre-Christmas Bomb Cyclone Could Bring Blizzard Conditions In Great Lakes, High Winds In East (The Weather Channel), related news: Weather Channel
Hawaii pummeled with near-blizzard conditions just a week after Mauna Loa's eruption simmers (Fox News), related news: Hawaii News Now (HI)

WV and National Disaster News - December 20, 2022

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