Governor Morrisey Gives Update in Fairmont on Flood Relief Efforts

West Virginia. Gov. Morrisey declares state of emergency in Marion County following devastating flash flooding

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — Heavy rains brought catastrophic flash flooding to Marion County on Sunday, prompting Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a State of Emergency as emergency crews responded

Governor makes second stop in Marion County since Father's Day Flood

FAIRMONT — Gov. Patrick Morrisey stopped at the Marion County 911 Center on Friday and urged residents to turn in flood damage assessments as soon as possible.

Morrisey shares update on Ohio, Marion County flood relief efforts

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Governor Patrick Morrisey addressed the clean-up efforts in Marion and Ohio Counties after deadly floods swept through earlier in the month. During a press conference Friday, Gov. Morrisey said that over 11,000 tons of debris has been removed in Ohio county. Both counties also still remain under a state of emergency, as there are multiple road closures that are being tended to. FEMA is currently on the ground doing dam…

Governor Morrisey gives update in Fairmont on flood relief efforts

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) — Governor Patrick Morrisey held a press conference in Marion County on Friday where he spoke about flood relief efforts throughout the state following the Father's Day Flood earlier this month. Gov. Morrisey said that state agencies, first responders, the National Guard and local officials have been working hard to help flood victims and clean up Marion and Ohio counties. He noted that in Ohio County, 11,000 tons of debri…

'Random act of happiness' brings relief and laughter to flood-stricken area

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) -- After two weeks of mass destruction and tragedy caused by flash floods, there was a different kind of news today in Triadelphia. In an open space along National Road, children were playing in bounce houses, meeting superheroes, and having their faces painted. It was a random act of happiness. A man walking on stilts was spinning plates on his hat. Wonder Woman and Cinderella were chatting with kids and working the crowd…

Governor makes second stop in Marion County since Father's Day Flood - Finnoexpert

FAIRMONT — Gov. Patrick Morrisey stopped at the Marion County 911 Center on Friday and urged residents to turn in flood damage assessments as soon as possible. “It’s so critical that if you have damage to report, we need to see that. It has to be submitted,” Morrisey said. “Ultimately, that’s a critical part of the process to ensure that the feds know exactly what happened on the ground. And then, they’ll make financial decisions as a result of …