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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice has directed the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (WVDHSEM) and the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) to prepare for potential widespread flooding across the Mountain State this weekend.
The two entities will continuously monitor weather and hydrology reports while working hand-in-hand with agencies at the State level for planning purposes.
Currently, the WVNG is pre-positioning liaison officers (LNOs) in county emergency operations centers (EOC) that are expecting the most impact from potential flooding. Liaison officers work alongside county emergency managers and EOC directors to conduct damage assessments, develop action plans and determine what National Guard assets are available and that can be used for recovery operations.
West Virginia National Guard units will also stage assets in areas that have an increased risk of flooding.
The newly formed West Virginia National Guard Swift Water Rescue Team, in conjunction with Clendenin and Glasgow Volunteer firefighters, and the search and extraction element of the CBRNE Enhanced Response Force (CERFP) will also be available in the event West Virginia citizens need rescued in a high water situation.
“Our West Virginia first responders and the West Virginia National Guard are the best this Nation has to offer as a homeland response force in the event of a state emergency,” said Governor Jim Justice.
“This is what we train for and it’s what we are exceptional at - being there when the citizens of West Virginia need us most. We will continue to monitor this situation closely and are ready to respond,” said Major General James Hoyer, The WVNG Adjutant General.
Photos and b-roll available of any flood response will be available on the WVNG DVIDS page at www.dvidshub.net/units/wv-ang and via social media.
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For more information, contact the West Virginia National Guard Public Affairs Office at: (304) 561-6762 or email: holli.r.nelson.mil@mail.mil.
West Virginia National Guard Facebook – www.facebook.com/WV.NationalGuard
West Virginia National Guard Instagram – www.instagram.com/wvnationalguard
West Virginia National Guard Twitter – www.twitter.com/guard_wv
West Virginia National Guard DVIDS – www.dvidshub.net/units/wv-ang
| Date Taken: | 02.23.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 02.25.2018 11:28 |
| Story ID: | 267104 |
| Location: | CHARLESTON, WV, US |
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