West Virginia Governor declares State of Emergency amid flooding

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency amid heavy rains and flooding in Cabell, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming Counties.

Morrisey sent out the release Saturday evening.

He is urging all West Virginians to be vigilant and use caution as other parts of the state are affected by adverse weather.

Governor Morrisey ordered personnel and resources to mobilize and respond to any emergency and delegated certain administrative powers to the Director of the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) to facilitate the provision of essential emergency services.

A State of Preparedness is already in effect throughout all 55 counties of West Virginia. The National Weather Service has issued Flash Flood Warnings, Flood Watches and Flood Warnings in certain areas of the state.

Governor Morrisey and the WVEMD ask West Virginians to remain attentive to weather conditions through local media reports and follow any instructions issued by emergency management officials.

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