WV and National Disaster News - February 8, 2024

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WEST VIRGINIA

TOP NEWS! 

• Federal assistance is available to eligible individuals and families affected by the August 28-30, 2023 storm floods (FEMA.gov)​
• Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - The fastest way to apply is through DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply through the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service.
• ​Get Immediate Help - Find help with needs that FEMA is not authorized to provide. Check with your local emergency management officials, voluntary agencies or by dialing your local 2-1-1. The FEMA Helpline (800-621-3362) may be able to provide additional referrals. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service.​

• FEMA Team Arrives in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Assist With Storm Recovery Efforts  (WV News)

• Relief available for Harrison County taxpayers affected by flood disaster  (WBOY-TV)

• IRS Extends Tax Deadline for West Virginia Flood Victims; Offers FEMA Disaster Assistance (BNN) “The deadline has been shifted to June 17, 2024, in response to the FEMA Disaster Declaration."  SEE Related News at: LOOTPRESS

 Flood Repairs from August 2022 storm in Fayette County

• ​Senator Manchin announces $1.5 million in funding for Valley PK-8 flood repairs (WOAY-TV) - “The US Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding $1.5 million to the Fayette County Board of Education."

Emergency Communications

• 911 Outages Disrupt Emergency Communications In Berkeley County  (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio) ​ 

Opioid Crisis

• W.Va. Ranks Among Best at Connecting Residents With Substance Use Treatment  (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio) 

NATIONAL NEWS

Disaster Recovery

• Six months after Maui wildfire, 5,000 survivors still stranded: 'We're tired of broken promises' (The Gaurdian)
• FEMA administrator visits Guam on her way to Maui, 6 months after wildfires there (Pacific Daily News) 

• Catholic Charities to cut down on personnel providing migrant services due to lack of funding (KENS News 5)

Weather

• Tracking the potential for plowable snow in the Northeast next week (Fox Weather)
• Pre-Valentine's Day snowstorm possible as weather pattern flips in northeastern US (AccuWeather)
• Weekend washout: Relentless rain, thunderstorms to drench South (AccuWeather)

Other

• ​No known threats to Super Bowl (UPI), related news: Washington Examiner ​

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