FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County officials are continuing to assess widespread flood damage while providing food, water, cleanup supplies and other assistance to residents affected by flooding over the past week.
The Fayette County Commission said it has been working with the governor’s office and local partners to identify needs and coordinate the response.
Some of the most significant damage has been reported in Cunard, Armstrong Creek, Robson, Beards Fork, Pax, Mount Hope and Kanawha Falls. Several residents lost private bridges leading to their homes, while others are dealing with flood debris in their homes and yards. Multiple vehicles and trailers were also lost.
West Virginia Division of Highways crews are working to repair impassable roads in Kanawha Falls and Mulberry Creek before moving on to other damaged roads.
The Fayette County Office of Emergency Management is working with state officials to provide free hot meals and water at Robson Freewill Baptist Church from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily until power and water service are restored.
Portable showers are also available at the church, along with Starlink internet access, electricity for charging personal devices and flood cleanup supplies.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department is transporting meals and water to residents who are cut off by a collapsed road in Mulberry Fork. County officials are also organizing volunteers to continue those deliveries until the road is repaired.
Armstrong Creek Volunteer Fire Department has meals, water and cleanup supplies available for residents. The area has water and electricity but remains under a boil water advisory.
Cleaning supplies are also being distributed at Pax Town Hall. Residents affected by flooding elsewhere in Fayette County can obtain cleaning supplies at the Fayette County 911 Center, located at 1047 Nick Rahall Drive in Fayetteville.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey has also authorized the West Virginia National Guard to assess areas where Guard members could assist with flood cleanup.
The Fayette County Health Department is offering free vaccinations to people who need them after being exposed to floodwaters. Residents can call the department at 304-574-1617 for additional information.
County officials are asking residents to report flood-damaged homes, lost bridges, damaged roads and blocked creeks to the Fayette County 911 Center’s non-emergency number at 304-574-3590.
Volunteers will also be sent into some of the hardest-hit areas to help residents complete damage surveys. The information will be used to help the state determine eligibility for assistance.
