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West Virginia National Guard members deployed to Florida for
Oct 9, 2024 · CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Members of the West Virginia National Guard were deployed to aid Florida with Hurricane Milton response efforts. According to a press release, Governor Justice activated around 40 West Virginia National Guard members to help Florida with response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall in …
Major Disaster Declaration approval announced for West Virginia
Dec 13, 2024 · CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia was granted a Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency due to the damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene. According to a press release, the announcement was made by U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), as well as U.S. …
Appalachian Power responds to power outages in the wake of
Sep 29, 2024 · GHENT, WV (WVNS) – Hurricane Helene has knocked a lot of power throughout the region. Appalachian Power does not have any specific information on individual counties, yet, but they have 2,200 cases of power outages across Tennessee, West Virginia, and Virginia. These cases include groups of people, as well as individuals. AEP Spokesperson George …
FEMA deadline approaches after $2 million approval - WVNS
Feb 1, 2025 · PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Mercer County was left to pick up the pieces after high winds damaged homes and businesses as a result of the effects of Hurricane Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration are now stationed in Princeton to assist with financial relief. Six weeks after the major disaster […]
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is taking toy
Dec 9, 2024 · LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Center for Rural and Community Health asked the community to help donate toys to children in North Carolina and Tennessee who were affected by Hurricane Helene. According to a press release, the donations of new, unused toys will be a part of the West […]
Damage Assessment after Helene leaves a path of destruction in
Oct 4, 2024 · MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — When winds from Hurricane Helene blew through Mercer County in late September, it left a path of destruction. Residents like Steve Fortner said they have seen homes left damaged. “I had some trees blown over, and my sister’s house has got trees,” Fortner said on Thursday, October 3, 2024. “I’m […]
IV Fluid Shortage causes cutbacks - WVNS
Oct 17, 2024 · BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Hurricane Helene is continuing to impact communities all over the East Coast. Now, that impact is being felt in hospitals. Beckley Area Hospital is one of the many facilities impacted by the IV Fluid shortage. The top IV Fluid provider in the country, Baxter, suffered damages from Hurricane Helene. Not only […]
“Greenbrier gives back” to victims of Hurricane Helene - WVNS
Nov 11, 2024 · LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Hurricane Helene relief efforts are still ongoing in North Carolina. To assist with funds, the Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company hosted a fundraising event called “Greenbrier Gives Back”. Jeff Friszell is the production manager and small batch lead brewer at GVBC. He said he is originally from the Asheville area.
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