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Memorial Day weekend storm sparks two tornadoes in Tri-State, breaking West Virginia record
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Mountain State has now seen a record year for tornadoes. This comes as the National Weather Service in Charleston confirmed two tornadoes touched down during severe storms on May 26 – one in West Virginia and one in Ohio. The tornado that hit the Mountain State marked the 15th tornado […]
President Biden approves major disaster declaration for West Virginia
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of West Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from April 11-12, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency […]
Elkins community pays respects during Memorial Day service
To recognize Memorial Day, the American Legion Post 29 held a public service at the intersection of Harrison and Railroad Avenues in Elkins on Monday, which members said had a much higher turnout than years prior.
Apply for disaster assistance if you were affected by early April flooding
W.Va. (WTRF) – Last week the Federal government approved a major disaster declaration for the state of West Virginia to address the widespread damage from the flooding on April 2-6. This will allow FEMA funding to go out to qualified residents in 11 counties, including Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel counties here in the Northern Panhandle. […]
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