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Governor Patrick Morrisey Adds Boone, Lincoln, and Wayne Counties to State of Emergency Declaration

Government and Politics

February 16, 2025

From: West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey

CHARLESTON, WV – Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency in Boone, Lincoln, and Wayne Counties. Last night, Governor Morrisey declared a State of Emergency in Cabell, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming Counties.

Governor Morrisey has spoken to US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, who notified the Governor that DHS stands ready to take immediate action to offer resources and support West Virginians affected by flooding.

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