WV and National Disaster News - September 1, 2021

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WEST VIRGINIA

Government

WV DHHR Daily Updates & Stats for September 1, 2021 (WV DHHR) - DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 79-year old male from Wetzel County, a 69-year old male from Putnam County, a 58-year old female from Randolph County, an 81-year old male from Kanawha County, a 74-year old female from Mercer County, a 74-year old female from Barbour County, a 59-year old male from Putnam County, a 58-year old male from Webster County, a 48-year old male from Lewis County, a 73-year old female from Hampshire County, an 89-year old female from Jefferson County, a 68-year old female from Marshall County, a 53-year old male from Monongalia County, a 34-year old male from Monroe County, a 41-year old male from Marion County, an 82-year old male from Mercer County, a 68-year old male from Wood County, a 72-year old male from Boone County, an 83-year old male from Monongalia County, a 77-year old female from McDowell County, a 78-year old male from Mercer County, and a 34-year old male from Randolph County.

“We extend our sympathy to all of the families affected by these deaths," said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary. “To West Virginians who are eligible, but not yet vaccinated, know that getting vaccinated is the key to stopping the spread of COVID-19."

Local

Heavy rain from Ida moves into West Virginia; flash flood warnings, watches issued (WCHS-TV)

FLASH FLOOD WARNING: Central West Virginia (WOWK-TV)

Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the Ohio Valley (WTRF-TV)

Ida's Remnants Exit Wednesday, Looking Drier Ahead (WVNS-TV)

West Virginia braces for Wednesday's forecast of heavy rains from Ida remnants (The Exponent Telegram)

West Virginia under state of emergency in Ida's aftermath (WOWK-TV)

West Virginia braces for Ida rain; Justice declares state of emergency in preparation (MetroNews-Radio)

State emergency officials say preparations are made for Ida (MetroNews-Radio)

Raleigh County Emergency Management preparing for Ida (WVVA-TV)

Huntington mayor: Monday's '100-year' flooding still highlights infrastructure needs (WCHS-TV)

Three Marshall buildings sustain “extensive damage" in street flooding event (MetroNews-Radio)

Wood, local counties remain red on COVID-19 map (The Parkersburg News and Sentinel)

Nursing homes in Mercer, McDowell see increase in COVID-19 cases (The Bluefield Daily Telegraph)

3 WV counties halt in-person learning this week, citing COVID-19 (The Charleston Gazette-Mail)

Schools struggle with COVID resurgence (The Parkersburg News and Sentinel)

Osteopathic leaders call for mask mandate and 'clear leadership' from West Virginia Gov. Justice (The State Journal)

Legislative leaders ask AG Morrisey for a formal opinion on mandates (MetroNews-Radio)

AFT president urges WV to issue statewide mask, vaccine mandates in schools (MetroNews-Radio)

Huntington Health Facilities Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)

West Virginia National Guard soldier found dead at residence Tuesday (The Preston County News & Journal)

NATIONAL NEWS

Weather

In Ida's wake, Louisiana faces a month with no power as heat soars  (Reuters)

Ida to Spread Life-Threatening Flooding Rain and Tornado Threats Into Mid-Atlantic, Northeast Wednesday  (The Weather Channel)

Hurricanes, wildfires, and drought: US finds itself battling climate disasters on several fronts (CNN)

Lake Tahoe resort city faces critical hours as the Caldor Fire closes in, threatening 34,000 structures (CNN)

Flooding, tornadoes possible in D.C. region on Wednesday  (Washington Post)

COVID

Biden administration closely monitoring supply of medical grade oxygen to treat Covid-19 patients  (CNN)