Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today extended the State of Emergency for 12 counties, including Clay County, allowing for continued state resources to aid in flood cleanup and recovery for affected residents and communities.
“As we move from response efforts to long-term recovery following the floods that devastated our state one month ago, we must continue a strong level of support to help West Virginians get back on their feet,” Gov. Tomblin said. “I have extended the State of Emergency to ensure all available state resources are provided to those in need as we rebuild our homes, businesses and communities.”
Because emergency conditions still exist in Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Roane, Summers and Webster counties, the State of Emergency originally declared on June 23, 2016 will remain in effect for these 12 counties until 5 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016.
West Virginians needing assistance or wishing to help those impacted by flooding are encouraged to visit www.wvflood.com, West Virginia’s official source of information on flood recovery and volunteer efforts.
