The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its emergency operations plan today, as it has since early Friday. Deputy Sheriffs are still assisting at water distribution sites by providing security and directing traffic at those sites with higher than average congestion.
Additional personnel are assigned to logistics support. Those Deputy Sheriffs are escorting trucks hauling water throughout the area. Some of the larger trucks require help navigating intersections to get to water distribution sites. Some of the locations require roadways to be temporarily closed while a truck repositions for unloading and turning around. Still others are working in support roles to keep working deputies supplied with food and water.
Most deputies with the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office have had their days off cancelled and have worked 12-hour on/12-hour off schedule since Friday morning. The additional workers have supplemented patrol units, but primarily been assigned the duties described above.
There are volunteers at many of the water pick-up locations. They continue to donate time and effort to help others. They unload cases of water from trucks, then help load the cases into the cars of those who need it. We are all grateful for their efforts, taking time away from their families and responsibilities, and the sacrifices they make for their community.
Journalists interested in documenting and interviewing the volunteers and Deputy Sheriffs at these sites who need assistance getting to or identifying busy locations are welcome to contact Corporal B. D. Humphreys at the number provided below.
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Corporal B. D. Humphreys
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office
301 Virginia Street East,
Charleston WV 25301
Cell: 304-951-7328