AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEmergency Response: Gov. Jim Morrisey declared a State of Emergency for Barbour County after severe flooding washed out bridges, damaged water lines and forced road closures; the order lets state agencies coordinate and mobilize help for recovery. New DHS Leadership: Morrisey named Carl E. Ayers as the new West Virginia Department of Human Services secretary, tasking him with modernizing operations and improving services for children and families. Public Safety—Health: Salem Correctional Center is dealing with air conditioning problems in some housing units, with temporary fixes and monitoring underway. Food Safety: The FDA walked back a Cyclospora link tied to Taylor Farms lettuce, calling the positive test a false positive, but the company’s voluntary recall remains as investigators keep searching for the true source; the outbreak has sickened people across five states including West Virginia. Weather Watch: Tuesday brings a high risk of damaging winds, heavy rain and possible tornadoes, with flash flooding concerns. Local Notes: School Clothing Allowance applications are open again; West Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday runs July 31–Aug. 3.
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