WV and National Disaster News - November 29, 2022

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WEST VIRGINIA
 
COVID
WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for November 29, 2022 (WV DHHR) - There have been 11 deaths reported since yesterday's report, with a total of 7,605 deaths attributed to COVID-19. There are currently 677 active COVID-19 cases statewide. For detailed stats, see link.
 
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE

• ​EMS shortage parks ambulances, HealthNet  (WSAZ-TV)

• The Greenbrier faces another lawsuit stemming from flood damage (WV News)

• Huntington, West Virginia, plans $200M sewer upgrade project after multiple violations  (WOWK-TV)
• West Virginia bridge being rebuilt along tourism train route  (The Associated Press)

WILDFIRE

• Man charged with setting wildfires in Wayne County, West Virginia  (WOWK-TV)

 
NATIONAL NEWS

COVID, FLU, & RSV

• Are we one step closer to a universal flu vaccine? (The Baltimore Sun)
• COVID deaths still prominent among the elderly (DC News Now)
• Flu hospitalizations increase nearly 30% as U.S. enters holiday season (CNBC)

 
WEATHER

• Strong Tornadoes Possible As Outbreak Of Severe Storms Hits The South (The Weather Channel)
• Mauna Loa eruption prompts warnings for Hawaii's Big Island (AccuWeather), related news: Associated Press
• More than $2 million in FEMA buyouts approved in Perry County Kentucky (WYMT News 12 – KY)

 
Hurricane Ian Recovery

• Families in southwest Florida still waiting for FEMA trailers (Fox News 4 Florida)
• Hurricane Ian flood damage payouts near $800M (WOFL News 35 - Florida)
• Biden extends Hurricane Ian reimbursement period to Dec. 7 (Florida Politics) ​​