Dunbar is a small Kanawha County city embedded in the chemical industrial corridor between Charleston and South Charleston. Like its neighbors, it is surrounded by chemical manufacturing facilities and subject to the flood risk of the Kanawha River. The concentrated industrial nature of this stretch of the Kanawha Valley means any significant facility incident could affect multiple adjacent communities simultaneously.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Chemical / Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 44 |
| Last Major Event | Chemical Spill (2014) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 304-766-0230 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-64 East, I-77 North, US-60 East, WV-114 North |
| Elevation | 598 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Kanawha County WV
West Virginia · Flash Flooding / Industrial Hazmat
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7/10
High Risk