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West Virginia's 'coal country' still recovering from February floods

CBS America · 10 days ago
CBS America
CBS America
10 days ago

West Virginia has been hard hit by storms this year, with flash floods sweeping through the city of Wheeling this month, killing at least eight people. In "Eye on America," Scott MacFarlane shows how the state's coal country is still struggling from storms in February.

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  • Flash floods in Wheeling, West Virginia, killed at least eight people. 7s
  • McDowell County was severely damaged by floods earlier in the year, leaving many homes destroyed. 20s
  • The region faces ongoing challenges due to high poverty, population decline, and insufficient federal aid. 1m 21s
  • Approximately $12 million in federal relief has been provided, but it does not cover all cleanup costs. 2m 11s
  • Local relief efforts, such as free meal programs, are helping residents cope and rebuild. 2m 32s
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