Friday, February 12, 2010
W. Va. Snow Removal Costing Millions
WEST VIRGINIA....
West Virginia continued to dig its way out of the winter storm this week, as its snow and ice removal budget has soared to a rate of about $1 million a day. Before the last snow fell, the state Division of Highways had spent more than $43 million of its allocated $54 million. If snow removal exceeds $54 million, funds in other areas will have to be cut. About 800 National Guard troops have been called out to help with cleanup, transportation and other emergencies in 14 counties.
West Virginia continued to dig its way out of the winter storm this week, as its snow and ice removal budget has soared to a rate of about $1 million a day. Before the last snow fell, the state Division of Highways had spent more than $43 million of its allocated $54 million. If snow removal exceeds $54 million, funds in other areas will have to be cut. About 800 National Guard troops have been called out to help with cleanup, transportation and other emergencies in 14 counties.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 5:47 PM 
