Morning after it was forecast to be right in dorians crosshairs. 3 million residents of this u. S. Territory spent days preparing for the worst. Instead, the schools are going to reopen here today. The airports and ports will be back to normal operations as the storm makes its way out to sea. The u. S. Virgin islands thought so lucky. Dorian wiped out power to st. Thomas and saint croix and st. John. Curfew was put into effect in the Virgin Islands last night. Should be lifted some time this morning. Too soon to say the extent of the damages there from the cat 1 storm. It is strengthening and heading towards florida. Residents are finding long gas lines and empty store shelves as they stock up and prepare. Getting ready for the hurricane. Getting prepared before the storm comes. Just want to protect against whats coming potentially. Governor ron desantis declared a state of emergency yesterday and tweeted last night that he had spoken with the president to give him an update and he rea
Through Monday, Feb. 1, several groups are collecting new and gently used coats, hats, scarves and gloves for West Virginians in need.
The goal is to collect at least 400 articles of winter clothing. To see drop-off locations or to donate money instead, go to education alliance.org/coats4kids.
There are drop-off locations in Berkeley, Jefferson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Hardy, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Ohio, Pleasants, Raleigh, Wayne and Wood counties.
The Wayne County location is Fort Gay Middle School, 1 Viking Drive, Fort Gay. Contact Ashley Hostetter, 606-483-0823, to arrange a time.
In Lincoln County, coats can be taken to donation bins at Big Ugly Community Center or the Lincoln County Board of Education. Hamlin Church of Christ at 8041 Vine Ave. is also participating; call Levi Racer at 304-690-9404.