Le gouverneur de la Virginie-Occidentale déclare l’état d’urgence pour les comtés de Kanawha et de Fayette en raison des inondations

CHRISTIAN FERNSBY – 15 août 2022

Le gouverneur Jim Justice a déclaré aujourd’hui l’état d’urgence pour les comtés de Kanawha et de Fayette en raison des pluies excessives qui se sont produites pendant la nuit du lundi 15 août 2022, ce qui a causé d’importantes inondations qui ont endommagé plus de 100 maisons, ponts et routes dans les comtés.

The storm also resulted in downed trees, power outages, and disruption to potable water systems. Over 20 people had to be rescued from their homes.

Residents with damages to their homes resulting from flooding on August 15 are asked to complete a survey to report those damages.

As part of this State of Emergency declaration, the Governor has directed the West Virginia Emergency Management Division to implement the West Virginia Emergency Operations Plan as necessary, mobilize appropriate personnel and resources to respond to the emergency, and facilitate the provision of essential emergency services.

The West Virginia Emergency Management Division and the West Virginia Division of Highways are responding to this event to begin the cleanup process, provide necessary repairs, and aid residents in need of assistance.

The State of Emergency will remain in effect for 30 days unless terminated by subsequent Proclamation.