FEMA urges flood victims to finish travel trailer repairs
FEMA officials warn that travel trailers used by flood victims are not winterized and pose fire risks with extra heating devices. They propose a three point plan including group mobile home sites, compliant mobile homes on private sites, or rental housing with no cost beyond utilities.
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Bluefield
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Tom Cain
Cain
Carlos Mitchell
Mitchell
Rabies vaccine drops target spread as Mercer County fears grow
State officials warn Mercer County residents after a raccoon tested positive for rabies on Chestnut Street Bluefield. The case marks the fourth rabies-positive animal in the county this year. Health officials say vaccine bait drops in unaffected counties aim to create an immunized barrier to halt spread and later backtrack to treat affected areas.
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Bluefield
Mercer County
Chestnut Street
Mike Sale
Mercer County Board of Health
Myra Fernatt
State Department of Health
Raleigh
McDowell
Monroe
Summers County
Fernatt
United States Department of Agriculture
State Health Department
Mercer
Emilie Holroyd
Princeton
Greenbrier
Aps
Wvdhhr
Knob School to be demolished for HUD funded park plan
City officials signed a contract to demolish the Knob School property and four dilapidated houses. The project will begin soon with no city funding, funded entirely by a HUD grant. Demolition includes minor asbestos removal. A park and playground will be built after demolition, with work timing tied to the February budget retreat.
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Knob
Princeton
Public Works & Recreation Committee
Bill Buzzo
Doug Freeman
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Freeman
Tree Pru LE Cutlips Lawn & Garden
Local lawn and garden supplier Tree Pru LE Cutlips operates in the area, offering yard care products and services. Contact number (304) 487-1909 for inquiries and assistance.
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Cutlips Lawn & Garden
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