Storm Ready

The StormReady program helps arm local communities with the communication and safety skills needed to save lives and property--before, during and after the severe weather event. StormReady helps community leaders and emergency managers strengthen local safety programs and StormReady communities, counties, universities, military bases, Indian Nations, commercial enterprises and other groups are better prepared to save lives from the onslaught of severe weather through advanced planning, education and awareness.  No community is storm proof, but StormReady can help communities save lives.

Current StormReady locations in the NWS Charleston, WV County Warning Area include:

StormReady Counties

  • Upshur County, West Virginia

  • Harrison County, West Virginia

  • Vinton County, Ohio

  • Jackson County, West Virginia

  • Boyd County, Kentucky

  • Carter County, Kentucky

  • Lawrence County, Kentucky

  • Jackson County, Ohio

  • Kanawha County, West Virginia

  • Logan County, West Virginia

  • Raleigh County, West Virginia

StormReady Communities

  • Bridgeport, West Virginia

  • Beckley, West Virginia

StormReady Universities

  • Ohio University

StormReady Government/Commercial

  • West Virginia Parkways Authority

StormReady Supporters

  • Carter Caves State Park, Kentucky

  • Greenbo Lake State Park, Kentucky

  • Grayson Lake State Park, Kentucky

  • Yatesville Lake State Park, Kentucky

  • Breaks Interstate Park, Kentucky/Virginia

  • WBOY-TV, Clarksburg, West Virginia

StormReady Supporter Schools

  • Lincoln Middle School (Harrison County, West Virginia)

  • Lumberport Elementary School (Harrison County, West Virginia)

To learn more about the StormReady program please visit www.weather.gov/StormReady.  If you would like additional information about the StormReady® program in the NWS Charleston, WV County Warning Area, please contact: