The Office of the Governor of the State of West Virginia
12/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/13/2025 20:05
December 13, 2025 Governor Morrisey Declares State of Preparedness ...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Due to expected snowfall and plunging temperatures, Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Preparedness in all 55 counties in West Virginia, which will remain in effect until Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Governor Morrisey ordered personnel and resources to prepare to mobilize and respond to any emergency that may develop and delegated certain administrative powers to the Director of the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) to facilitate the provision of essential emergency services.
Read the full declaration here.
Governor Morrisey and the WVEMD ask all West Virginians to remain attentive to weather conditions through local media reports and follow any instructions issued by emergency officials.
Check National Weather Service Watches, Warnings, or Advisories for all areas of West Virginia here:
National Weather Service Charleston
National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington (Eastern Panhandle)
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