Hurley flood exceeds 1977 damage, witness says
Buchanan County official Tommy Justus, trapped at Hurley Middle School, reports Thursday’s flash flooding in Hurley and Knox Creek area far worse than the 1977 disaster that killed several and caused over 100 million in damages. One dead, six missing. Hurley High School severely damaged.
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School chief gives account of rescue at Hurley area
Buchanan County Superintendent Tommy Justus recounted a dramatic rescue witnessed during the high waters near Hurley Middle School. He described a mobile home park where a lady and 17 month old child were trapped as swift torrents carried away three other mobile homes downstream.
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Gov Wise surveys flooding wreckage in McDowell County
Gov Bob Wise traveled from Charleston with FEMA officials to Welch and McDowell County to assess flood damage after nearly four feet of water. He stressed the search and rescue mission, noted two fatalities with at least two more missing, and outlined plans to seek federal aid as a helicopter tour and damage estimates proceeded with the West Virginia National Guard assisting. Local officials described extensive damage to Welch, including City Hall, fire and police departments, and several businesses on McDowell Street such as Dollar General, Thompson Electronics, I’m Free, and Flat Iron Pharmacy, with mud covering offices and stock spilled onto sidewalks.
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Flood relief aids via Salvation Army and Red Cross in Virginia West Virginia
Area groups mobilize to help flood victims in southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia. Red Cross Mountain Empire Chapter units operate in Buchanan and Tazewell counties with shelters and mobile feeding. donations welcome as monetary gifts. Salvation Army to accept food and cleanup items. clothing not needed initially. Bluefield Union Mission and HELP in McDowell County provide meals and supplies. Donations directed to specified Virginia and West Virginia addresses or online at redcross.org.
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