Emergency Shelter Opens for Charles Town Residents After Storm
Emergency shelters opened after severe storm hits Jefferson County, West Virginia
WV News | Thursday, July 17, 2025
Following a severe storm on July 16, an emergency shelter has been established for residents displaced from the Charles Towers Apartments in Charles Town. Numerous emergency calls were reported, indicating significant damage including six downed power lines and five trees. At the storm's peak, over 1,500 local residents lost power, with 481 customers still affected by late Thursday evening, according to WV News.
