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Heavy rains that pummeled West Virginia have left at least 23 people dead. Authorities said Saturday that an unknown number of people in the hardest-hit county remained unaccounted for. USA TODAY
People stand in the middle of a mud-covered street left over from the flooding of the Elk River on Saturday in Clendenin.(Photo: Ty Wright)
In the wake of the historic flooding last week in West Virginia that killed 26 people, the American Red Cross has sent<span style="color: Red;">*</span>hundreds of workers to the mountain state.
Both temporary employees and volunteers are helping<span style="color: Red;">*</span>local rescue and emergency teams<span style="color: Red;">*</span>to clean the debris from the flood that caused<span style="color: Red;">*</span>thousands of residents<span style="color: Red;">*</span>to evacuate<span style="color: Red;">*</span>from their homes and businesses.
Aid has also been coming in from other sources, including<span style="color: Red;">*</span>celebrity and<span style="color: Red;">*</span>West Virginia-born<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Brad Paisley,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>who recently announced a fundraising campaign for flood victims.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Federal aid has also been made available<span style="color: Red;">*</span>through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The aid will slowly help<span style="color: Red;">*</span>rebuild what once was, but right now, people throughout the state must cope with a new reality.
Lt. Dennis Feazell, of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, rows his boat as he and a co-worker search flooded homes in Rainelle, W. Va. on June 25, 2016. About 32,000 West Virginia homes and businesses remain without power Saturday after severe flooding hit the state. The West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management also said that more than 60 secondary roads in the state were closed.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Steve Helber, AP)
Amidst the chaos,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>The Greenbrier luxury resort in White Sulphur Springs<span style="color: Red;">*</span>has opened its doors to more than 200 victims displaced by the flooding despite suffering damage of its own.
"We just hope that by<span style="color: Red;">*</span>providing a good meal and a comfortable and safe place to spend the night that we can help ease the pain just a little to those who are suffering so much from this unbelievable disaster," the resort’s CEO,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Jim Justice, said in a statement.
Amy Eggleston carries a tray of food as she and Jarrod Copenhaver of White Sulphur Springs, head back to their room at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., June 28, 2016. The two were flood victims when their roof leaked and ruined all their belongings. The hotel provided a free room and meals to the couple.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Steve Helber, AP)
Justice has also created 'The Greenbrier’s Neighbors Loving Neighbors'<span style="color: Red;">*</span>campaign to collect food and money for flood victims. More information about the campaign and how to make donations can be found on the resort's<span style="color: Red;">*</span>website.
The resort, which has 710 rooms and employs about 1,800 people, was<span style="color: Red;">*</span>set to host the PGA tour in July but has since<span style="color: Red;">*</span>been canceled due to the flooding.
The historic Greenbrier golf courses have been flooded.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Harry Watson, AP)
The flooding was especially deadly due to a<span style="color: Red;">*</span>phenomenon meteorologists call 'training' because the<span style="color: Red;">*</span>thunderstorms line<span style="color: Red;">*</span>up over the same location like the cars of a freight train.The onslaught of water ripped through roads and bridges while also knocking out utilities.
Many residents are now cautiously returning to their homes in parts of the state to salvage whatever belongings they can find.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>For some, there was very little to return to after flood waters and ensuing fires engulfed several homes.
Jimmy Scott gets a hug from Anna May Watson, left, as they clean up from severe flooding in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., June 24, 2016. Scott lost his home to the flood and a fire that consumed his and the homes of several relatives.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Steve Helber, AP)
The flood was the third-deadliest flood on record in the state, according to<span style="color: Red;">*</span>West Virginia state climatologist Kevin Law.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>The Buffalo Creek flood in 1972 killed 125; and floods in 1985 killed 38, Law said.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>In Queen Shoals, W.Va.,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>the river swelled to a height of 33.37 feet, breaking the record<span style="color: Red;">*</span>set in 1888, the weather service said.
West Virginia State Trooper C.S. Hartman, left, and Bridgeport W.Va. fireman Ryan Moran wade through flooded streets as they search homes in Rainelle.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Steve Helber, AP)
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In West Virginia, a flood that will go down in history
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SEVERE FLOODING IN W. VA. HAS DEADLY CONSEQUENCESWest Virginia governor says deadly flooding is among the state's worst | 0:43As of Friday evening, at least 23 had died in the floods, and rescuers were still battling high waters. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
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SEVERE FLOODING IN W. VA. HAS DEADLY CONSEQUENCESSearch and rescue in West Virginia continues | 0:41Heavy rains that pummeled West Virginia have left at least 23 people dead. Authorities said Saturday that an unknown number of people in the hardest-hit county remained unaccounted for. USA TODAY
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SEVERE FLOODING IN W. VA. HAS DEADLY CONSEQUENCESWest Virginia floods lead to at least a dozen deaths | 0:29According to authorities on Friday at least seven people have died due to a storm system that has dumped 9 inches of rain on parts of West Virginia. USA TODAY
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SEVERE FLOODING IN W. VA. HAS DEADLY CONSEQUENCESOver a dozen dead in West Virginia flooding, homes damaged | 0:53West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says 14 people have died during devastating flooding in the state. AP
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