His office says he “will visit with families and first responders, aid in relief efforts, and tour areas impacted by heavy rainfall and severe flooding in Buchanan County.”
Storms on Tuesday night caused some significant damage in West Virginia and the northern part of Shenandoah County. In the Strasburg and Toms Brook areas, a number of trees were knocked down causing damage and cleanup was underway on Wednesday.
Breeding adds that initial assessments of the area reviles substantial damage to the areas listed above. An incident command post is currently set up at the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office.
Streets will continue to be opened as trees and power lines are cleared out of the street, and drivers should be aware of cleanup crews and pay attention to signs and cones diverting traffic.
Deputy Chief Bryan Mace of Augusta County Fire and Rescue confirmed two men were struck by lightning at the Stokesville Campground at 464 Stokesville Rd, Mt. Solon over the weekend.