REPORT DAMAGE
Emergency officials are strongly urging homeowners and businesses to report Flood Damage to the WV Emergency Management Division at emd.wv.gov/disastersurvey
SEARCH AND RECOVERY EFFORTS
Search and Recovery efforts resumed at 8:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, June 18), in the Elm Grove, Triadelphia, and Valley Grove areas by various fire departments and law enforcement agencies. Crews will be assessing homes, Little Wheeling Creek and Big Wheeling Creek. Roughly 50 vehicles have been removed from the waterways, with more still needing to be removed.
CASUALTIES / MISSING PERSONS REPORT
As of Wednesday morning, eight fatalities have been confirmed. Seven of the deceased have been identified. If anyone knows someone believed to be missing, please call the Emergency Operations Center at 304-234-3695.
FLOOD SUPPLIES & DISTRIBUTION AREAS
From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., (hours could vary for rain, etc.), those impacted by flooding can pick up various supplies – water, cleaning supplies, non-perishable food, paper products, clothes, animal food, etc. – at various locations. If people need assistance getting supplies delivered, please call 304-234-7109.
**NEW** DROP OFF LOCATION 1: Alma Grace McDonough Center – Wheeling University – 316 Washington Ave, Wheeling, WV
*Armory Drive location is being moved to Wheeling University effective immediately.
DROP OFF LOCATION 2: Guntry – 45 Caliber Drive - The Highlands, Triadelphia, WV
PICKUP LOCATIONS ONLY: Triadelphia Methodist Church & Valley Grove Fire Department
LARGE BULK ITEM DROP OFF ONLY: WesBanco Arena (8am-4pm).
*Note: Riesbeck’s parking lot is NOT a distribution Center location
NATURAL GAS ISSUES
If anyone has a concern related to the smell of natural gas, residents and business owners are asked to call the Mountaineer Gas emergency line at 800-834-2070.
TETANUS & HEPATITIS A SHOTS
Tetanus and Hepatitis A shots will be administered by the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department. No registration is needed. The health department can be reached at 304-234-3682.
LOCATION 1: Wheeling Ohio-County Health Department – 1500 Chapline Street (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
LOCATION 2: Riesbeck’s Parking Lot – Elm Grove (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
LOCATION 3: Valley Grove Fire Department (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
VOLUNTEERS, DONATIONS & SUPPLIES QUESTIONS
Telephone: 304-234-7109
ROAD CLOSURES
Please do not travel to the following roads to sightsee. Crews are working hard to clean up the debris and make road repairs as soon as possible.
Current Road Closures and Restrictions:
Bridges Closed
1. Shilling Bridge (Wheeling)
2. Dixon Run Road Bridge (Triadelphia)
3. Battle Run Road Bridge (Triadelphia)
4. Stewarts Road Bridge (Ohio County)
CLEANUP HELP
If anyone needs assistance in home or yard clean-up, please call Rapid Response Teams of Pennsylvania at 330-473-5699. This is a free service.
POWER RESTORATION
Appalachian Power is working to restore power to the Triadelphia/Valley Grove area. Several utility poles were damaged, as well as a substation. Information on the restoration efforts can be found at AppalachianPower.com.
DUMPING DISCARDED ITEMS
Residents and businesses are being asked to leave flood-related items at the curbside for crews to remove debris. Only people affected by the flooding are permitted to take items to dump at the Highlands between Cabela’s and Hobby Lobby. This is not open to the general public and ONLY to those impacted by flooding. Hours are 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.