CHARLESTON – Due to snowfall and plunging temperatures this weekend, Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Preparedness in all 55 counties in West Virginia, which will remain in effect until Thursday.

Morrisey ordered personnel and resources to prepare to mobilize and respond to any emergency that may develop and delegated certain administrative powers to the Director of the West Virginia Emergency Management Division to facilitate the provision of essential emergency services.

Morrisey and the WVEMD ask all West Virginians to remain attentive to weather conditions through local media reports and follow any instructions issued by emergency officials.