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West Virginia Guard Activated to Assist With Flood Response
July 23, 2026 — CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard, under the direction of Gov. Patrick Morrisey, was activated July 21 to provide support to communities impacted by severe flooding across the... MORE

Members of the West Virginia National Guard Swift Water Rescue Team load their boat into floodwaters in north central West Virginia, the night of July 21, 2026.

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