SitRep for West Virginia Chemical Spill (EM-3366) – 01-11-14- at 1100.

The chemical spill into the Elk River in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia has peaked and is slowly dissipating. Chemical has been identified as 4-methycyclohexane methanol. At this time, the source leak has been reported as contained.

• Local officials report strength of chemical in waterways are decreasing.
• West Virginia state Emergency Operations Center at full activation.
• All local area hospitals are operating within existing patient care capacity.
• 133K meals delivered and over 1 million liters of water delivered to State of West Virginia.
• Ongoing logistics to deliver more water and meals.
• Long-term planning setup and in place for future delivery of water.

Over 1 million liters of water delivered by FEMA

Counties affected: Boone County, Cabell County, Clay County, Jackson County, Kanawha County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Putnam County, and Roane County.

People in the affected areas in West Virginia = DO NOT DRINK OR USE THE WATER.  *Only use for toilet flushing

FEMA continues to support the state and local partners in assisting in the mitigation efforts to these nine communities.

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