West Virginia Wesleyan College, American Red Cross Among Groups Aiding Upshur County Relief

Marion deputies assisting in flood-ravaged Upshur: 'This is what we're supposed to be doing,' sheriff says - The Dominion Post

FAIRMONT – The signature ruggedness and remoteness of the Mountain State can turn into a reverse-negative version of the postcard pretty quick. Which is what happened across central West Virginia […] The post Marion deputies assisting in flood-ravaged Upshur: ‘This is what we’re supposed to be doing,’ sheriff says appeared first on The Dominion Post.

Procter & Gamble offers disaster relief to WV residents hit by this week's floods

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble has activated its Disaster Relief Program in Buckhannon, Upshur County, to support families and first responders after recent catastrophic flash flooding in the region.

Flood donations being taken up for north-central WV communities

Several agencies have already begun the work of helping flooded communities in West Virginia, and grassroots efforts to collect needed supplies also are underway.

West Virginia Wesleyan College, American Red Cross among groups aiding Upshur County relief

BUCKHANNON, W.Va – The American Red Cross and West Virginia Wesleyan College are taking lead roles for flood relief efforts in Upshur County as north central West Virginia tries to recover from this week’s flooding. West Virginia Wesleyan is serving as a central hub for supplies and opening its athletic facilities as temporary shelter for people displaced by the floods. “Our role is really to step up and be a face for people that are looking for…

Fairmont steps up to help after floods hit rest of North Central West Virginia

FAIRMONT — Under pitch black conditions, members of Fairmont's Fire Department swift water team pulled people to safety in Upshur County.

Tuesday’s floods have proven to be deadly

Upshur County, WV (WOAY) – We have tragic news to report from Lewis and Upshur County, where we can now confirm deadly flooding unfolded this week. The state police have identified two victims in that flood as Judy A. Young, a 59-year-old from Upshur County, and James J. Harper, a 61-year-old from Upshur County. They were found inside a vehicle that had been swept off the roadway due to rising floodwaters. Governor Patrick Morrissey says 352 Nat…