Southern West Virginia Flood Anniversary Marks New Investments in Water, Sewer and Flood Warning Systems

Southern West Virginia flood anniversary marks new investments in water, sewer and flood warning systems

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Sunday marks one year since deadly flooding claimed multiple lives in southern West Virginia. State leaders announced plans targeted at strengthening water and sewer infrastructure and increasing preparedness ahead of future emergency response to severe weather. Governor Patrick Morrisey spoke about the flooding, calling it a tragedy that tested the affected [...]

Governor Morrisey Announces $9.5 Million in Water Infrastructure Investments and SENTRY Flood Warning Pilot

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced $9.5 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant funding for five critical water and sewer infrastructure projects in McDowell and Mingo counties. Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the McDowell County flood on Sunday, the Governor also unveiled a new statewide flood warning pilot program designed to enhance emergency preparedness and response. “Wa…

Governor Morrisey unveils new public utility projects in McDowell County, proposes flood detection system

CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) – In a press conference Friday, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced more than $8 million in utility improvements for communities in McDowell County and marked the anniversary of last year’s deadly Valentine’s Day floods in the southern coalfields. The improvements, funded by an Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization grant, will help improve distressed systems and expand public water in a region routinely found to have …