Kentucky, West Virginia

Cunningham says Kentucky’s initial request for disaster assistance following recent flooding different than West Virginia’s
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Homeland Security Secretary Rob Cunningham says West Virginia’s request for federal disaster assistance in connection with the recent flooding is different than the initial immediate request from the State of Kentucky.
West Virginia waiting on emergency disaster declaration after flooding
West Virginia is still waiting on approval from the federal government for an emergency disaster declaration filed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) earlier this week.
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Kentucky counties affected by floods
The declaration allows the federal government to provide funds to individuals with flood damages, state and local government agencies, and some nonprofits.
Trump approves disaster assistance for 10 KY counties as death toll reaches 22
President Donald Trump on Monday approved expedited disaster assistance for individuals and local governments in 10 Kentucky counties after widespread flooding, said Gov. Andy Beshear. The counties are Breathitt,
‘Painful, difficult disaster’: 22 dead following Kentucky floods with federal assistance approved
During the briefing, Beshear referred to the flooding as a "painful, difficult disaster" and reiterated how this was one of the worst disasters to hit Kentucky in years as the death total has risen to 22.
Morgantown donation drives provide support to flood victims in southern West Virginia
Communities across southern West Virginia are still feeling the impacts of heavy flooding, and organizations throughout north ...
Donation drive set to assist flood victims in southern West Virginia: How to help
The drive is seeking hand tools, cleaning supplies, work gloves, garbage bags, hygiene items, diapers, and new pillows and ...
'This whole area needs help': Mingo County flood victims plead for federal support
Cleanup efforts continue in Williamson, West Virginia after severe winter weather brought flooding to the area.
Parkersburg News and Sentinel4d
Ground to Cover: Recent deluges shine light on West Virginia’s need for flood mitigation
It’s a story told nearly every winter: rain combined with snowmelt have caused dangerous flooding across the state. West ...
West Virginia National Guard helps flood debris removal
Bryant says the National Guard has been vital to the clean-up process and loves the collaborations between them. National ...
Charleston Gazette-Mail7d
McDowell County confirms 3 dead in Southern West Virginia floods
Three people died from floodwater in McDowell County, County Commissioner Michael Brooks confirmed in a livestreamed news ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel2d
Vienna gathers water, cleaning supplies for West Virginia flood victims
Community spirit and generosity thrive within Vienna city limits in response to recent devastating floods in McDowell County ...
The Register-Herald1d
Flood relief work continues in McDowell and Mercer counties
Relief and cleanup work is ongoing this week as counties across southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia work on recovering from the Feb. 15 flooding.
Flood recover underway across the region
A search was underway Monday in McDowell County for three missing people while recovery efforts were underway there and across West Virginia and Virginia after a combination of snow melts and heavy ...
West Virginia MetroNews4d
Guard leadership says flood costs covered by the Governor’s fund
New state Adjutant General says Governor Morrisey has authorized $700,000 so far for the West Virginia National Guard's flood ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel1d
West Virginia House Democratic caucus lays out legislative agenda
Democratic lawmakers in the West Virginia House of Delegates have had nearly two weeks to witness the public policy ...