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Three people have been reported missing out of the 44 people initially reported unaccounted for in southwest Virginia after devastating flooding washed out roadways and damaged more than 100 homes, The Associated Press reports.
Buchanan
County Sheriff John McClanahan said Thursday that crews from state and local
agencies worked throughout the night to locate and reunite residents with their
loved but noted that there were no reports of injuries or deaths.
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The
Associated Press reported that First responders in the Buchanan County began
receiving reports of rising water and damage Tuesday night after a torrential
rainstorm in the mountainous area.
County
Sherriff’s Office Chief Deputy Eric Breeding said Wednesday that the number of
people unaccounted for is based on relatives trying to contact a resident in an
area where there may be limited or no phone service, according to The
Associated Press.
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“It doesn’t
necessarily mean that they are in trouble or in danger. They’re just letting us
know that we need to check on these people,” Breeding told reporters.
McClanahan
said Thursday that the floodwaters are receding and the county is working with
the Virginia Department of Transportation to access damages, remove debris and
mud from the roadways so they could be reopened.