Dumpsites open for debris, bridge supplies and more needed for McDowell County flood clean up
WELCH, WV (WVNS) – The McDowell County Commissioners gave an update on where the county stands in terms of flood relief efforts.
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Michael Brooks is the McDowell County Commission President.
He told 59News one of the biggest needs right now is bridge supplies. Many McDowell County residents have bridges constructed on their private properties.
As it stands, 36 bridges throughout the county are completely destroyed according to Brooks.
'A lot of folks around here use the old oak, red oak, and things like that to build the bridges. We need the beams. Gabion baskets – we have a massive need for those. Culvert pipe – so many people live here in one area and their pipe is ten miles down the road somewhere else. So we do have a major need for those type of supplies,' said Brooks.
If you would like to donate any bridge supplies, they are asking folks to call 888-929-4966. If you call that number, they will direct you through how you can contribute.
There are a number of different dumpsites open throughout McDowell County.
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Here are the approved dumpsites throughout McDowell County:
Route 103 between Gary and Wilco, near the old U.S. Steel Barnyard
Near Panther around Red Ash Temple.
Old fire department lot in Berwind
Intersection of Route 52 and Route 16
Property on Premier Mountain owned by Commissioner Dobson
Old D&T Chevrolet Property on the outskirts of Bradshaw headed to Jolo
Brooks said more dumpsites could open soon.
The County Commission has threatened charges for folks who place their debris on the roadsides for illegal dumping.
They emphasize that debris must be dumped at an approved dumpsite.
The National Guard is coming by throughout the county to help pick up debris to properly dispose of it.
'Do your best to separate said debris, whether it be tires, appliances, things like that. Place it out as close to the curb as you can without blocking the roadway,' said Brooks. 'Make sure you have no overhead lines that way when the National Guard and others are able to come in that they can safely remove that debris.'
The County Commission squashed rumors that water restoration could take months.
They clarified public service district workers, as well as workers from out of the area, are laboring tirelessly to get full water restoration as soon as possible.
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'We need the humidifiers, dehumidifiers and things like that. We are searching all the time for straw and things like that to help dry some of the areas that are people have. If you are in a community and you know that you have elderly people and you have the means, if you have a skid steer that you can go in your community and help some of our seniors. A lot of people may not realize, but McDowell County has a major population of senior citizens that have worked all their life and now they're not able to do the things. So, you know look out for your neighbor,' said Brooks.
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