WV and National Disaster News - June 10, 2021

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West Virginia

Government News

WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for June 10, 2021 (WV DHHR) - DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 93-year old female from Harrison County and a 61-year old male from Randolph County. “Each tragic death reported is a solemn reminder of the seriousness of this disease,” said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary. “We send our sympathy to these families and urge everyone over the age of 12 who has not received a COVID vaccine to schedule one today.”

Local News

• Flood threat into Friday (WBOY) - See Weather Alerts & Warnings 
• Several flood advisories and warnings Wednesday due to heavy rain and more rain to come (WOWK-TV)
• Richlands Ruritans Learn About Meadow River Valley (WVDN)
• FEMA offers aid to West Virginia, Kentucky victims of February flooding (The Herald-Dispatch)
• Here’s how West Virginians can apply for FEMA assistance (WOWK-TV)
• Twenty-four coronavirus deaths reported in West Virginia (WCHS-TV)
• WV’s federal lawmakers support bill to expand non-opioid pain options (WTRF-TV)
• CDC's Report On Kanawha HIV Outbreak Expected In July (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)

National

COVID

• FEMA Brings Mobile Units to Close Vaccine Gap in Charles County (NBC Washington)
• Biden administration tells federal agencies they should not require employees to be vaccinated to work on-site (Washington Post)

WEATHER

• Arizona governor issues emergency declarations after wildfires burn more than 146,000 acres (Washington Examiner)
• Wildfire that burned 1,000 acres on Camp Pendleton now 20% contained (CBS)
• Much of south-central U.S. underwater; 2nd round of violent storms for northern Plains
• Skies open up leaving much of south-central US underwater (AccuWeather) also see CNN
• Homes evacuated near dam after heavy rain in Mississippi (Associated Press)
• US northern Plains states brace for 2nd round of violent storms (AccuWeather)
• As hurricane season begins, new homes are being built at a record rate — but not strongly enough  (The Hill)