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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
More than 16,000 customers in Greenbrier County affected by power outage
GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — More than 16,000 customers are currently being affected by a power outage in Greenbrier County. According to the Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management's Facebook page, around 16,380 customers in Greenbrier County were affected by a power outage on Thursday, May 22, 2025. StormTracker 59 Power Outage Map The Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management's Facebook post stated that MonPower was informed about the outage and are investigating, and that AEP customers were not affected by the outage at this time. According to the Facebook post from the Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the estimated restoration time is unknown. A Facebook post from Rainelle Medical Center stated that their East End Locations were affected by the outage, including RMC- Lewisburg Pediatrics and Family Health, Lewisburg Health Center, Eastern Greenbrier Health Center, Maxwelton Health Center, and Behavioral Health at Rainelle Medical Center. According to Rainelle Medical Center's Facebook post, people with appointments scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2025 are advised to call before arriving for appointments, due to the possibility of the appointment time being affected by the outage. Rainelle Medical Center's Facebook post stated that anyone dealing with a medical or behavioral health emergency are advised to call 911 or go to the closest emergency room. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Local agencies remind the public about plans in case of flooding
GREENBRIER COUNTY/SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — With rain expected in the Mountain State in the upcoming days, local agencies offered advice to the public regarding plans in case of flooding. According to posts on the Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Summers County WV 911 Center's Facebook pages, the agencies informed the community about the possibility of flooding around parts of the Greenbrier River due to expected rainfall. Flood risks rising with another round of rain and ice Wednesday into Thursday Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management stated that anyone who owns property near the Greenbrier River floodplain from Renick, Caldwell, Ronceverte, Alderson to Hinton is encouraged to make a plan to move or secure property immediately, and to have an evacuation plan in case it becomes necessary. The Facebook post from the Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management also informed the community that emergency management plans are in place, and that information regarding food, cleaning supplies, and shelter locations will be released if they are needed. Anyone who owns a towed camper along the Greenbrier River is advised to move it out of the floodplain immediately. StormTracker 59 10-Day Forecast The Summers County WV 911 Center's Facebook post advised the public that those who own property around the Greenbrier River floodplain from Alderson to Hinton are encouraged to make plans to move or secure property and prepare an evacuation plan. Like the Facebook post from the Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the Summers County WV 911 Center's Facebook post stated that emergency management plans are in place and information about shelter locations, cleaning supplies, and food will be released if necessary. Anyone who owns a towed camper along the Greenbrier River is encouraged to move it out of the floodplain, and the Summers County WV 911 Center's Facebook post stated that people can park towed campers at the John Henry Historical Park. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Voluntary evacuation order issued for the town of Marlinton due to rising water levels
MARLINTON, WV (WVNS) — A voluntary evacuation order was issued for the town of Marlinton in Pocahontas County due to potential flood risks caused by rising water levels. According to a post on the Pocahontas County Homeland Security and Emergency Management's Facebook page, a voluntary evacuation order was issued for the town of Marlinton in Pocahontas County due to water levels of the Greenbrier River that are expected to rise. 'Everything but the kitchen sink' forecast for Thursday does shows signs of calming down In the link provided by Pocahontas County Homeland Security and Emergency Management's Facebook page, people can go to Marlinton Middle School for shelter. Due to expected rising water levels of the Greenbrier River caused by rain, the town of Marlinton will be closed to reentry until the water levels return to a safe level. The expected maximum height for the Greenbrier River at Marlinton is around 11.5 feet. The Pocahontas County Homeland Security and Emergency Management's link advised residents of 2nd and 3rd Ave, South of 9th street, to keep an eye on the river level and to make any necessary arrangements before it is too late. A statement about the voluntary evacuation order was also posted on the Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Summers County WV 911 Center's Facebook pages: Before people start sharing and making 'they are evacuating Marlinton' posts, please understand Marlinton has a specific area that will more than likely see some minor flooding. It's not washing Marlinton away. We have been monitoring this information and communicating with them and Greenbrier River communities since early yesterday evening and all day today. Based on predictions and events thus far, Greenbrier will be ok! Our office is monitoring and will communicate updates, but as always, be prepared if you live near the river and do not wait until you cannot evacuate safely. Our monitors in Renick, Caldwell, Ronceverte, and Alderson are working to keep you informed. Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management | Facebook At the present time, we are not expecting any flooding on the Greenbrier, Bluestone, and New Rivers in Summers County. The Current forecast on the Alderson Gauge is for a crest of 12.60 feet, which is 1.4 feet below flood stage, and the current gauge height is 6.65 feet. The Greenbrier River at Hilldale is currently at 8.08 feet (No forecasts are provided at that station). The Bluestone River at Pipestem is currently at 5.87 feet (No forecasts are provided at that station). We expect all gauge locations in our area to remain below flood stage based off the rainfall amounts thus far. Summers County WV 911 Center | Facebook Stick with for more weather updates! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
