BLUEFIELD, W.Va. -Governor Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties in West Virginia due to the anticipated impacts of Winter Storm Blair.
Governor Justice has directed the West Virginia National Guard to prepare personnel to assist local communities and citizens during the storm.
The WVNG Joint Operations Center has been placed on 24-hour alert and support for the duration of Winter Storm Blair.
Additional Guard personnel have been placed at five armory locations in Eleanor, Gassaway, Summersville, Glen Jean and Bluefield to ensure quick response if needed.
The WVNG advices citizens to remain cautious to changing conditions, monitor local weather forecasts and follow local Emergency Management officials for latest weather and safety updates in their communities.
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