The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia, in partnership with the United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley, is asking IOGAWV members to carefully read and respond to the following message of need and hope: As each of us struggle to face the challenges of the COVID-19 virus, the needs of some of ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration's West Virginia District Office and the West Virginia Small Business Development Center will host trainings on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance, and the Paycheck Protection Program. Due to the high volume of COVID-19 loan relief questions our office is receiving, we recommend you attend any of ...

Many of our health centers are in rural parts of the State that have no access to major suppliers.  We are in desperate need of N95 masks for these workers.  If anyone has masks to sell or donate, please visit www.wvpca.org or contact: Pam Moore West Virginia Primary Care Association (304) 346-0032 pam@wvpca.org

Key Updates Unemployment insurance provisions now include an additional $600 per week payment to each recipient for up to four months, and extend UI benefits to self-employed workers, independent contractors, and those with limited work history. The federal government will provide temporary full funding of the first week of regular unemployment for states with no ...

Gov. Jim Justice joined State health leaders at the Capitol Complex in Charleston today for a virtual press briefing to once again update the public on the many measures being taken in the interest of protecting the public from the spread of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Gov. Justice issued an executive order today requiring out-of-state ...

On Monday, March 30, 2020, The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia received notice of temporary environmental enforcement and compliance guidelines that will immediately be instituted by the WV Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) in conjunction with those issued on March 26 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and entitled “COVID-19 ...

How to protect yourself •People who are sneezing, wheezing, coughing — just avoid them. •Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (it’s longer than you think — try saying the Pledge of Allegiance twice or silently sing “Happy Birthday” twice, too). •Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) ...

March 25, 2020 Dear Mr. President, Governors, Mayors and other local elected officials: We recognize and appreciate the aggressive steps that are being taken to respond to the threats of the COVID-19 virus. We represent the manufacturers, distributors and supply chain of the products and raw materials that ensure public health and safety during these times ...

Staying at Home in West Virginia To prevent COVID-19 from spreading further, numerous communities and even entire states across the country have ordered their residents to stay home. West Virginians should already be taking such common-sense steps as limiting non-essential travel and maintaining social distancing. West Virginia residents should now follow the rules of ...