Posts Tagged ‘flooding’
‘Nobody Is Coming to Save Us:’ Building McDowell County, West Virginia, After February Floods
Before Feb. 15, the worst floods to hit the town of Welch in McDowell County, West Virginia, were in 1977, followed by 2001 and 2002.
Read MoreSouthwest Virginia Communities Prepare for Future Storms
The necessity for resilience hubs across Southwest Virginia has become more apparent as the region has repeatedly been hit hard by floods.
Read MoreNeighbors Helping Neighbors
Mutual aid projects foster community and solidarity and build a shared understanding of why people don’t already have what they need. These networks are growing across Appalachia in response to disasters.
Read MorePlatform aims to improve resilience to flooding in Appalachia
Studies have shown what anyone in Appalachia can tell you — floods are getting worse in the region. As the climate changes, rainfall events in Appalachia will increase in frequency and intensity, and thus flood risk is also projected to increase.
Read MorePaddling for her Life
Farmer Ann Rose is paddling nearly 2,000 miles solo to bring attention to water woes in Appalachia.
Read MoreAppalachian groups and impacted communities unveil flood resilience policy priorities
ReImagine Appalachia, Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center and the National Wildlife Federation were joined by local elected officials and advocates today to detail a four-pillar flood resilience policy roadmap for Appalachia. Nearly forty groups have endorsed the platform.
Read MoreFloods Devastate Communities Throughout Central Appalachia
In flood-ravaged areas of Central Appalachia, recovery is expected to be a long process.
Read MoreVolunteers Still Needed for Flood Recovery in West Virginia
Months after the June floods, West Virginia communities are still need of volunteers to help clean up and rebuild damaged areas.
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