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Emergency Alerts and Weather

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Emergency Alerts

  • Morgan County Emergency Management
    • Address: 77 Fairfax St, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
    • Phone: (304) 867-3145
    • Website: Morgan County Emergency Services
    • Services:
      • Provides real-time emergency alerts, including severe weather warnings, road closures, and local emergency notifications.
      • Residents can sign up for text or email alerts to stay informed about critical situations such as flooding, fires, or hazardous materials incidents.
      • Emergency Preparedness Guides: Offers resources on how to prepare for emergencies, including evacuation routes, shelter locations, and supplies checklists.

  • West Virginia Emergency Alert System (EAS)
    • Statewide system that broadcasts emergency alerts for severe weather, AMBER Alerts, and public safety issues.
    • Alerts are broadcast on local TV and radio stations and are also available on the ReadyWV website.
    • Website: ReadyWV Emergency Alert System

  • Berkeley Springs Alert System
    • Sign-up: Residents can sign up to receive emergency alerts specific to Berkeley Springs via text message, email, or phone.
    • Services: Warnings and alerts related to many types of hazardous situations and incidents, including severe weather (flooding, tornados, extreme temperatures, winter storms), as well as road closures, utility problems, evacuations and more.
    • Website: Alert Berkeley Springs

Severe Weather Warnings

  • National Weather Service (NWS) – Berkeley Springs, WV
    • Provides accurate weather forecasts, severe weather warnings, and storm tracking for Berkeley Springs and Morgan County.
    • Website: National Weather Service
    • Weather Alerts: Residents can receive real-time alerts for tornadoes, thunderstorms, floods, and winter storms.
    • NOAA Weather Radio: For continuous weather information, NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts local weather conditions and warnings for the Eastern Panhandle.
    • Recommended Radio Frequency: 162.550 MHz for Berkeley Springs and the surrounding area.

Local Road Closures and Traffic Updates

  • WV 511 (West Virginia Road Conditions)
    • Website: WV 511
    • Provides real-time information on road closures, traffic accidents, and construction delays in Berkeley Springs and throughout West Virginia.
    • Residents can view an interactive map or sign up for text alerts related to road conditions.
    • Mobile App: Available for iOS and Android for live updates on road conditions and closures.

Weather Forecasts

  • AccuWeather – Berkeley Springs, WV
    • Provides detailed daily and hourly weather forecasts for Berkeley Springs, including severe weather warnings and updates on local conditions.
    • Website: AccuWeather

  • The Weather Channel – Berkeley Springs, WV
    • Real-time weather forecasts, radar maps, and severe weather alerts for Berkeley Springs.
    • Weather App: Available for download on smartphones for daily weather alerts and storm tracking.
    • Website: The Weather Channel

Emergency Contacts

  • Police, Fire, and Ambulance (Emergency Services)
    • Dial 911 for emergencies such as accidents, fires, medical emergencies, and crimes.
    • Morgan County Sheriff’s Office: Non-emergency phone: (304) 258-1067
    • Berkeley Springs Volunteer Fire Department: Non-emergency phone: (304) 258-1464

  • Morgan County Floodplain Manager
    • Phone: (304) 258-8540
    • Provides information and alerts for residents in flood-prone areas, including flood safety measures and recovery assistance.