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Key Flood‑Recovery Updates for Buckhannon & Upshur County Residents 

BUCKHANNON, WV: City, County, and State partners continued coordinated recovery operations today with key updates on distribution, donations, volunteer support, and debris removal.


Distribution Center — Final Operating Days (WVWC Auxiliary Gym)

  • Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (final public access)
  • Remaining inventory will be palletized and moved to:
    • Lewis County Distribution Center (Market Place Plaza), accepting all remaining supplies and serving Upshur residents


Community Organizations

  • Churches, VFDs, community centers, and nonprofits are encouraged to pick up supplies Saturday and Sunday.
  • Facilities with storage but no distribution capability may still stage materials for later use.


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Debris Removal

  • Place flood‑damaged debris at the curb as soon as possible.
  • Do not block roads, sidewalks, or drainage paths.
  • Guard units will continue systematic pickup throughout the city and county


American Red Cross

  • Casework for residents with major or destroyed damage
    • Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    • Location: WVWC Library


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Coordinated Release Issued By: City of Buckhannon • Upshur County Commission • Upshur County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management