CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency in Mason County after last weekend’s flooding.
A summer of flooding spilled into September as Mason County received strong storms starting last Thursday. The governor said the State of Emergency declaration will help in the response to the severe weather.
“The safety and security of West Virginians is our highest priority, and we are mobilizing every necessary resource and coordinating closely with local, state, and federal partners to swiftly stabilize this hazardous situation and protect our infrastructure,” Morrisey said.
One of the significant concerns in the county at a riverbank along the Ohio River, Morrisey’s release stated. Officials said that flooding eroded material and caused a landslide, which forced a railroad track line to close.
The State of Emergency will remain in effect for 30 days, unless it’s extended or ended by the governor.