BOOK 28 PAGE 530  Barbour County Commission Meeting April 4, 2024 EMERGENCY MEETING 11:00am  DAVID STRAIT COMMISSIONER, EDOSCMOLACOMMISONER SHANAFREY COUNTY  ADMINISTRATOR  Corey Brandon, Dylan Harper  Jedd Schola called the Emergency meeting to order at 11:07am The purpose of this meeting is to elevate the local state of preparedness to a local state of disaster for Barbour County beginning April 4, 2024 until further notice. Onan motion by David Strait, seconded by. Jedd Schola, the declaration was approved as Corey reported a press release was being sent out to various media outlets. add Barbour County toi the list counties under State of Emergency.  presented. 2/0  Jedd Schola made contact with Lynn Phillips, Governor's office, to request Governor Justice to Corey reported that rivers are receding, but have several reports of roadways that are still flooded and roadways with damage. The City of Phillippi has damaged infrastructure resulting in as significant power loss within their system. The City crews, Philippi Volunteer Fire, Belington Av warming shelter has been established at the Philippi City Hall. PBHS is preparing to be utilized OEM is strongly urging all residents to begin collecting damage and costs to their property. Lift stations at Philippi are being powered by using generators and no issues are apparent with The meeting was adjourned at 11:14am on a motion by David Strait, seconded by Jedd Schola.  Volunteer Fire, OEM are assisting with repairs. in event a long-term shelter is needed.  PSDs at this time.  Jamie Carpenter, President