About 500 national guard members deployed to West Virginia after flash floods
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About 500 National Guard members have been deployed across West Virginia following flash floods caused by torrential rain. Governor Patrick Morrisey stated that the state remains in a search and rescue phase. Emergency crews are working to identify and save individuals affected by the floods. The deployment underscores the severity of the flooding and ongoing rescue efforts.
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Governor Patrick Morrisey held a news conference on Wednesday.
About 500 national guard members have been deployed across West Virginia after flash floods.
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About 500 national guard members have been deployed across West Virginia after flash floods.
The Guardian- Governor Patrick Morrisey held a news conference on Wednesday.
- He stated the state remains in a 'phase of search and rescue'.
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Loaded language removed<p>Search and rescue operations continue as troops deploy across state after heavy rain caused floods and damage</p><p>About 500 national guard members have been deployed across West Virginia after heavy rain caused flash floods in parts of the state this week, and as emergency crews continue search and rescue operations.</p><p>Speaking at a <a…
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About 500 national guard members have been deployed across West Virginia after flash floods.
The GuardianTorrential rain caused flash floods in parts of West Virginia this week.
The GuardianEmergency crews continue search and rescue operations in West Virginia.
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