BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia’s flood response has shifted from emergency operations to long‑term recovery as hundreds of state employees, National Guard members, first responders, and volunteers continue helping communities rebuild after this week’s devastating flooding.
“Our emergency response has transitioned into a recovery mission, but our commitment to these communities has not changed,” Morrisey said. “State agencies remain fully engaged alongside local officials, first responders, and volunteers to clear debris, restore infrastructure, assist families, and ensure every community has the support it needs.”
Recovery efforts remain focused in the hardest‑hit areas, with state agencies coordinating debris removal, infrastructure repairs, and public health assistance. Morrisey plans to visit St. Marys, Weston, and other affected communities on Saturday, following multiple visits earlier this week to Upshur and Lewis counties.
The West Virginia National Guard has deployed 352 personnel and 84 vehicles, removing more than 270 tons of debris in the past 24 hours. Preliminary assessments show damage to about 151 homes in Upshur County. The Division of Highways has shifted to repair operations, with 2,600 employees and 1,000 pieces of equipment working statewide; only four roads remain closed.
Other agencies, including the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Natural Resources, and State Police, continue site inspections, supply deliveries, and welfare checks. More than 1,700 volunteers are assisting cleanup efforts through organizations such as West Virginia VOAD, Operation BBQ Relief, Mercy Chefs, and the American Red Cross.
“The resilience of West Virginians has been on full display,” Morrisey said. “We will continue working alongside our local, state, and federal partners for as long as it takes.”
