WV and National Disaster News - November 2, 2022

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TIME CHANGE
Daylight saving time is ending, and this weekend might be the last time we 'fall back' (AccuWeather) - Could this November be the last time clocks in most parts of the United States “fall back" to standard time, ending daylight saving time? Once again, clocks will be set back an hour at 2 a.m. ET on Nov. 6, marking the end of daylight-saving time (DST) this year, AccuWeather has compiled all you need to know about the future of the century-long practice.   Learn more about Daylight Savings time. 

WEST VIRGINIA
 
COVID
WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for November 2, 2022 (WV DHHR) - There have been four deaths reported since yesterday's report, with a total of 7,534 deaths attributed to COVID-19. There are currently 970 active COVID-19 cases statewide.  DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 58-year old female from Raleigh County, a 71-year old male from Wyoming County, a 79-year old female from Kanawha County, and a 70-year old female from Kanawha County.

 
FLOOD RECOVERY & MITIGATION

• SBA offering assistance for flood victims  (WVVA-TV)
• Southern W.Va To Benefit From Federal Flood Protection Funds  (WV Public Broadcasting-Radio)
• Manchin, Capito Announce $2.8 Million for Flood Protection in Elkhorn Creek/Tug Fork River Watershed   (Office of Sen. Joe Manchin)

 
OTHER

• FEMA announce over $6 million in grants to West Virginia firefighters  (WOAY-TV)

NATIONAL NEWS
 
COVID, RSV & MONKEYPOX
 

• RSV is surging. Here's what to watch for and answers about treatment options (NPR), related news: Fox News  
• COVID, Flu, Monkeypox: NYC Predicts Some Outbreaks Weeks Early -and You're Helping (NBC NY)
• Long COVID is affecting women more than men, national survey finds (CNBC)
• Political ideology of U.S. elected officials linked with COVID-19 health outcomes (Harvard School of Public Health)
• When Monkeypox Reaches Rural Communities, It Collides with Strained Public Health Systems (Medscape)
• WHO says monkeypox remains global health emergency (Reuters)
• Supreme Court leaves TSA mask requirement ruling in place (The Hill)

 
WEATHER

• Widespread severe weather threat to eye central U.S. (AccuWeather)
• FEMACORPS team members reminding people that help is out there (Fox WFTX News 4 – Florida)
• Governor Pedro Pierluisi will ask President Joe Biden to extend disaster declaration for Fiona (El Vocero – Puerto Rico – Spanish language)
• 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in the North Pacific Ocean (NBC KNTV News 11 – California)
• As Climate Change Worsens, US Weighs Which Communities to Save (New York Times – paywalled) – article reports that the Department of the Interior has created what appears to be the first program in American history specifically designed to help relocate communities threatened by climate change. A shift in its approach away from endlessly rebuilding after disasters and toward helping the most exposed communities retreat from vulnerable areas.​