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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 2001
Page
1
Beginning Wednesday, both ramps will be closed at the Commerce Street Exit off Route 19/460 in Bluefield Virginia. The closure supports the installation of signals and highway improvements at the intersection, ensuring motorist safety during construction.
West Virginia National Guard workers based in Kimball assist in flood cleanup at the town hall complex. Staff Sgt. Joe Ertl reports mud and debris cleared, cots placed, and missions run for fire response and flooding relief. A 3 year old died after floodwaters swept him into a drain near Davy. Four Massachusetts visitors were seen in Kimball around noon.
In Keystone the first flood damage demolition may target two units of the Tri-City Housing Development along Elkhorn Creek. Fire Marshal notes 189 of 202 McDowell County buildings surveyed are condemned. demolition decisions await FEMA and state site selection. Corps has removed over 35,000 tons of flood debris. next focus is demolition per Wright. Governor Wise aide could not confirm the complex’s fate.
Mercer County Health Department staff report flood survivors suffer low mood and anxiety beyond tetanus shot needs. Victims are referred to West Virginia Health Department and counselors, with local and regional options in Tazewell County and Princeton for support and guidance.
LINDA LAMBERT reports Tazewell County declared a local state of emergency at 3:39 PM as two days of heavy rain overflowed creeks and rivers. Evacuations reached 97 in Richlands and West Raven. four state roads, including Route 670 at Mill Creek, were heavily damaged as crews began damage assessments Monday.
Noon Rotary meet at Holiday Inn Bluefield features Governor Bob Wise as guest speaker. Princeton Community Hospital Board to convene at 5 p.m. Mercer County Humane Society holds meeting at Bluefield City Hall board room 7:30 p.m.
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