The following information was distributed by the Wheeling-Ohio County EMA at 8:30 p.m. Sunday:
Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency
Emergency Operations Center
8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 15
Flood Response INFORMATION UPDATE
SEARCH AND RECOVERY EFFORTS:
Recovery efforts have concluded for the day. Search teams will resume work at 8:30 a.m. Monday, June 16 in the Elm Grove, Triadelphia and Valley Grove areas by various fire departments and law enforcement agencies.
5 fatalities have been confirmed.
4 people remain unaccounted for.
FLOOD SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION AREAS
Beginning at 10 a.m., Monday, those impacted by flooding can pick up various supplies – water, cleaning supplies, non-perishable food, paper products, clothes, animal food, etc. – at two locations:
LOCATION 1: 25 Armory Drive – Wheeling, WV (Rear entrance)
LOCATION 2: Guntry – 45 Caliber Drive – The Highlands, Triadelphia, WV
*If people need assistance getting supplies delivered, please call 304-234-7109.
OVERNIGHT EMERGENCY SHELTER:
Salvation Army – 140 16th Street, Wheeling, WV
TETNUS SHOTS:
Shots will be distributed starting at 8:30 a.m., Monday, June 16. No registration is required. Proof of a West Virginia ID is needed. The health department can be reached at 304-234-3682.
LOCATION 1: Wheeling Ohio-County Health Department – 1500 Chapline Street
LOCATION 2: Riesbeck’s Parking Lot – Elm Grove
VOLUNTEERS/DONATIONS/SUPPLIES QUESTIONS (Beginning at 9 a.m.)
Telephone: 304-234-7109
MISSING PERSONS / FLOODING QUESTIONS
Telephone: 304-234-3756
ROADS
WVDOT continues to clear debris from various roadways that have been flooded. Please go slow and watch for workers. The Shilling Bridge and Junior Avenue Bridge remain closed to traffic in the city of Wheeling.
