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EPA Administrator Regan Issues Statement on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency
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Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) Today, in response to the Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan issued the following statement: “As a public health agency, EPA’s number one responsibility is to protect people’s health, especially those who are on the front lines of environmental pollution. Read More…
Immediate Burn Ban in Effect for Calhoun County
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Under West Virginia State code S7-1-3kk. Authority to provide for the elimination of hazards to public health and safety; penalty. A burn ban is in effect immediately until further notice in Calhoun County, West Virginia.
Governor Justice declares State of Emergency in McDowell County
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CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today declared a State of Emergency for McDowell County due to excessive rainfall on Monday, July 12, 2022, which caused significant flooding that damaged over 75 homes, approximately a dozen bridges, and numerous roads throughout the county. The storm also resulted in downed trees, power outages, and disruption to potable water Read More…