WV and National Disaster News - September 27, 2024

9/27/2024

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West Virginia

Drought

In drought-stricken Jackson County, farmers are hauling water, selling off cattle early (West Virginia Watch)
Mason County officials lift burn ban after rain eases drought conditions (WCHS tv nEWS)
Experts say that recent rainfall will have little effect on drought conditions (WVNS TV News)

Fire Season

Fall fire season restrictions arrive next Tuesday in West Virginia (WV News)

Hurricane Helene

Gov. Justice issues State of Preparedness for 22 counties ahead of Hurricane Helene (Press Release: WV Office of the Gov)
West Virginia governor declares state of preparedness for nearly two dozen counties (WCHS News)
West Virginia hotel opens doors to Hurricane Helene evacuees (WTRF News)
Helene's impact reaches WV, KY & OH Friday (WOWK 13 News)

National News

Disaster Recovery

Congress approves funding extension for historic preservation, recovery in Puerto Rico (San Juan Daily Star)

Hurricane Helene

9 deaths reported amid catastrophic destruction, millions without power after monster Helene (AccuWeather)
Helene batters Georgia after making landfall in Florida (CNN)
Helene moves out of southeast Georgia, leaving death and destruction in its wake (WJCL News)
Helene sparking inland flooding disaster, widespread power outages in Southeast (AccuWeather)
FEMA Admin To Visit Florida As Recovery Efforts Ramp Up Following Hurricane Helene's Landfall (Tampa Free Press)
Hurricane Helene: Biden approves federal emergency declaration for NC (Citizen Times)

WV and National Disaster News - September 27, 2024

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