Gov. Joe Manchin early this morning declared a State of Emergency for Logan, McDowell, Mingo and Wyoming counties due to continuous rainfall, which has caused flooding and mudslides and may cause additional damage in those areas.
The governor and state emergency management officials are closely monitoring stream levels and the governor has mobilized the West Virginia National Guard.
The declaration enables the implementation of the state’s Emergency Operations Plan and the activation of the State’s Emergency Operations Center. The state of emergency allows the governor to direct special resources to the affected areas that otherwise would not be available. It remains in effect for 30 days unless extended or rescinded by the governor.
