Kanawha County Declares State of Emergency After Flood Damage

Kanawha County flood response: 10 schools to open late; county commission issues state of emergency

School Superintendent Paula Potter says flood-stricken families need some extra time. The post Kanawha County flood response: 10 schools to open late; county commission issues state of emergency appeared first on WV MetroNews.

Kanawha County declares State of Emergency after flood damage

The Kanawha County Commission has declared a countywide State of Emergency following significant flooding and storm damage this past weekend.

Kanawha County declares State of Emergency as flooding delays school openings

KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Kanawha County Commission declared a countywide State of Emergency Tuesday following widespread flooding and storm damage that has also forced several schools to delay the start of the new school year. The declaration follows significant flooding from storms that moved through the county Sunday, Aug. 16. According to the commission, flooding affected communities throughout Kanawha County, including the easter…

Kanawha County flood response: Riverside area schools won’t open until next week; county commission declares state of emergency

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ten Kanawha County schools will remain closed the first three days of the new school year beginning Wednesday following widespread flash flooding. Paula Potter Kanawha County School Superintendent Paula Potter said the decision was made to close the schools in the Riverside High School attendance area in eastern Kanawha County. Potter said she…