How are DUers in West Virginia doing - what a disaster
Heard on local news that 300 persons are trapped in a flooded Mall
http://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Gov-Tomblin-At-least-14-dead-in-severe-weather-in-West-Virginia-384302871.html
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15 people are dead after flooding in West Virginia, according to Governor Earl Ray Tomblin.
"Unfortunately, we've dealt with weather emergencies all too often the past several years, so we were prepared to act quickly," Gov. Tomblin said in a press conference Friday.
After issuing a State of Emergency on Thursday for 44 of the state's 55 counties, 200 National Guard members started assisting in search and rescue efforts in eight counties. An extra 500 National Guard members are on standby to assist in the search and cleanup efforts.
Tomblin says he planned to fly around to the areas impacted today, but all state aircrafts are being used to assist in the rescue efforts. However, Tomblin says the weather is hindering the aviation efforts.
"Our biggest challenge continues to be high water," Tomblin says.
At least six counties have received severe flooding, leading to structural damage. He says at least 100 homes have severe damage or have been destroyed.
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Stay safe DUers 
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