West Virginia

At a glance

This page includes information about CASPERs that took place in West Virginia. The information includes the year, type, event, location, report (if applicable), and purpose of the CASPER.

2014

Disaster response and recovery needs after the Elk River chemical spill "do not use" order

Type: Response

Event: Chemical spill

Location: "Do not use" order affected portions of 10 counties (Boone, Clay, Cabell, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Putnam, Roane)

Purpose: Provide information on affected population's use of public water systems, information sources, alternative sources of water, and perception of health impacts and public water system safety to move the recovery process forward and improve response capability for future events.

Report: Disaster Response and Recovery Needs of Communities Affected by the Elk River Chemical Spill, West Virginia, April 2014

2012

Preparedness in Kanawha County

Type: Preparedness

Location: Kanawha County

Purpose: Assess household preparedness

Preparedness in Boone County

Type: Preparedness

Location: Boone County

Purpose: Assess household preparedness

Preparedness in Wood, Roane, Calhoun, Ritchie, Pleasants, and Wirt counties

Type: Preparedness

Location: Kanawha County

Purpose: Assess household preparedness in Wood, Roane, Calhoun, Ritchie, Pleasants, and Wirt counties