Federal aid tops 2.1 million for Mercer County Hurricane Helene victims
FEMA officials said Mercer County residents approved for 2,199,328 in individual assistance after the Helene remnants. About 1,347,727 for housing and 851,600 for other needs. As of Tuesday 1,041 registrations, 749 home inspections issued, 728 completed, and 21 pending. disaster recovery center open since Dec 16, 2024. The Friday deadline for applications is Feb 7, 2025.
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Plan for West Virginia vaccine exemptions underway
Gov. Patrick Morrisey moves to allow religious exemptions to state school vaccine laws. The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health submitted a plan by February 1, but officials say details remain under review and no specifics have been released.
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Hazardous weather outlook for four counties
Hazardous weather outlook issued for McDowell Wyoming Raleigh and Fayette counties. Forecasters warn of possible heavy rain and flood risk in coming days as temperatures rise into the upper 50s across southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia.
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Poultry Shows Paused Over Bird Flu Spread in West Virginia
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture suspended all poultry exhibitions and sales last week as bird flu cases rise nationally, a defensive measure stated by officials. The halt affects state poultry events and commerce amid increasing health concerns across the industry.
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