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Upshur County Commission adopts local state of emergency after heavy rainfall
Summary
The Upshur County Commission on July 21, 2026, adopted a Local State of Emergency because of excessive rainfall and said the declaration will remain in effect until the commission lifts it; the action passed on a motion by Commissioner Samuel R. Nolte and seconded by Commission President Kristie G. Tenney.
The Upshur County Commission adopted a Local State of Emergency on July 21, 2026, citing excessive rainfall. Commissioner Samuel R. Nolte moved to adopt the declaration; Commission President Kristie G. Tenney seconded the motion, which the minutes record as approved unanimously.
The commission said the local declaration follows a State of Preparedness and a State of Emergency declared earlier the same day by Governor Morrisey. The declaration, as recorded in the emergency meeting minutes, will remain in effect "until lifted by action and authority of the Upshur County Commission." The emergency session convened by teleconference at 9:21 p.m. and adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
