TOMBLIN TOURS DAMAGE Tomblin Says Only Essential State Employees Should Report To Work Monday
Reported by: Associated Press
Web Producer: Mamie Buoy
Reported: Jul. 1, 2012 6:29 PM EDT
Updated: Jul. 1, 2012 9:34 PM EDT
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Charleston
, Kanawha County
, West Virginia
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says only essential state employees should report to their jobs on Monday.
In a statement issued Sunday, Tomblin said he made that decision after touring the state to get a first-hand look at the damage from a Friday night storm.
Tomblin said 493,000 power outages remain and he wants state workers to avoid unnecessary travel while emergency crews and utility workers are out.
The governor described essential employees as those who work in facilities open 'round-the-clock or those who provide services related to the health, safety and welfare of state residents.
For more information, state employees can call (304) 558-9117 or (888) 558-9117
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