Governor Justice declares State of Emergency for Mingo County due to severe storm damage
Reading time 1 min Christian Fernsby ▼ | June 21, 2022West Virginia Governor Jim Justice declared a State of Emergency for Mingo County due to a severe weather system that struck the county on Friday, June 17, 2022.
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As part of this State of Emergency declaration, the Governor has directed the West Virginia Emergency Management Division to implement the West Virginia Emergency Operations Plan as necessary, mobilize appropriate personnel and resources to respond to the emergency, and facilitate the provision of essential emergency services.
The West Virginia Emergency Management Division is responding to this event with resources to help start the cleanup process.
The State of Emergency will remain in effect for 30 days unless terminated by subsequent Proclamation. ■
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