Area schools proceed with planned field trips in wartime
TAZEWELL Va Local officials say no trips have been canceled yet but an emergency plan guides school travel. The plan calls for reviewing trips and boosting communication with parents while inventorying supplies. If alert rises to red, field trips to high risk areas may be restricted. Local districts reassess museums and nearby-town visits amid terrorism concerns.
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Governors request FEMA aid expands disaster counties in West Virginia
Governor Bob Wise asked President Bush to declare Mercer McDowell Raleigh Wyoming Greenbrier Webster Mason Upshur Nicholas and Mason as disaster areas eligible for individual assistance after February snow and floods. FEMA urged residents to call 1 800 621 3362 to apply for housing medical dental funeral and transportation help plus unemployment benefits and crisis counseling. Local offices cannot accept applications. callers should provide name address ID and damage details. SBA grants up to 5000 or low interest loans may follow if declared.
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al Lisko
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West Virginia
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Lisko
CES
Mike McCormick
McCormick
Small Business Administration
Protecting children from war coverage in media discussions
Riaz urges two perspectives in war coverage from two sources while advising that children under 6 should be shielded. Middle schoolers could write to troops. parents should discuss war. VA Hospital official says war is an adult issue and warns PTSD risks from TV coverage. radio and print are safer for staying informed. Contact Mark Blevins.
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Beckley
Hutton
Mark Blevins
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Police blotter reports a range of weekend disturbances
Verbal dispute at Opera House apartments. suspects advised. Theft on Lee Street. report filed. Suspicious activity on Horton Road. officer unable to locate. Racing vehicles on Jefferson Street. vehicles gone on arrival. Shots fired near Tyler and Ramsey. no further detail. Juveniles creating a disturbance near Preston and Union. unable to locate. Suspicious vehicle at Fast Stop on Cumberland Road. not found. Noise disturbance on Stowers Street. investigation noted. Alarm on North Spring Street. area secure. Theft at College Avenue residence. report filed. Dead rats in basement on Franklin Street. animal control unable to locate occupants. Reckless driving on College Avenue. not located. Man lying on ground on Mercer Street. work noted. investigation.
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