By james art 
(Capitol Notes – Graphic Illustration/Metro -Croat)
Charleston – Governor Patrick Morrisi and Western Virginia Emergency Management Employees have provided live update to the flood reaction in southern Western Virginia on Sunday night. Morrisi, the National Guard of West Virginia, Gen. Jim Sürard and the State Department of Homeland Security, acting Cabinet Secretary Rob Cunningham, have embarked on the social media platform X on Sunday night, as state and local responding emergencies refer to significant floods in several districts.
“In the last two days, the state and many of the country’s localities have been working around the clock to help our citizens make sure we do everything that can be presented to help the Western Virginians who need it.” said Morrisi. A state of proclamation of preparation Morris, issued on February 5, waiting for winter weather, heavy rains, localized floods and freezing temperatures were still in force. This allowed emergency planners to carry out use plans and mobilize staff and resources.
“It was actually the precursor who creates the state for success, because now the state has the ability to help every county it needs.” said Morrisi. On Saturday night, Morrisis issued a state of cable, Greenbrier, Canaha, Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Ralei, Samors and Wyoming. Morrisi added the cities of Boone, Lincoln and Wayne on the extraordinary afternoon. The river of the tractor and the BLUSTONE River have survived large floods, while many streams and rivers have not yet ignited, which implies the potential for a more flooding over the next 24 to 48 hours. According to the National Meteorological Service, parts of the lower valley of Ohio and southern Western Virginia saw that rainfall was between 1.5 inches to 3.9 inches over a period of 48 hours, with Syard saying that some southern counties report up to 5 inches of rain S More than 30 high water rescuers have been carried out, with the National Guard unleashed its completely dangerous water teams in McDowell.
“We have also created a Joint Operations Center, including many different state agencies in West Virginia to make sure everything is coordinated by the governor’s office to internal security, to the National Guard, the Ministry of Transport, Health, Corrections and other agencies,” “ Saard said. Immediate priorities include rescuing residents of housing, restoring the power of over 54,000 citizens and delivering basic deliveries such as bottled water. Morrisi urged residents to report damage by studying EMD.Gov/disaster and to prioritize local emergency channels for help. Morrisi said the Federal Government, through US Minister of Homeland Security, Christie Nov has promised help. Noem published on social media on Saturday night that she was in contact with Morrisy and offers federal resources.
“The Federal Government has promised to offer any assistance that we have to ensure that Western Virginia citizens are protected,” “ said Morrisi. “I thank the Secretary of Nov for her promise and for her desire to help and look forward to working with her in the coming weeks and months.”
Stephen Allen Adams can be found at sadams@newsandsentinel.com.