Bluefield Virginia leaders draft floods action plan
Bluefield leaders map a plan after last week floods and a flood watch. Mayor Bill King and Town Manager J C Higginbotham plan meetings with downtown business owners to prevent a repeat and stress better organization and radio communications.
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Disaster Recovery Center opens in Buchanan
FEMA opens a Disaster Recovery Center at Hurley Middle School in Buchanan County six days after severe flooding left two dead. The DRC provides recovery help as President Bush declares a disaster for Buchanan and Tazewell counties. Community needs include cleaning supplies hygiene items diapers food and work gloves with no clothing requested. Donations to Clinch Valley Independent Living Services are tax deductible and can be mailed or arranged by phone.
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Mercer cleanup under way as storms loom in Mercer County
Mercer County residents and emergency crews prepare for more storms following May floods. National Guardsmen and volunteer firefighters aid debris removal at two sites near Lowe's and Matoaka with NRCS equipment under assessment. DOH lacks gear for blockages. more rain threatens floods. Fire departments request extra pickups. water and supplies distributed via OES. Call 425-0385 for drinking water and 1-800-621-FEMA for damage reporting before centers open.
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Summit Players stage Honky Tonk Angels dates added
The Summit Players will perform Honky Tonk Angels again as a dinner theater on May 10 and 11 and as a bargain show with heavy hors d oeuvres on May 9. Reservations can be made at 325 8000 or 589 0246, 24 hours a day.
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