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by Courtney McGinley
MUNDSVILLE W.Va.-After suffering from water damage for more than one and a quarter years, a resident contacted NEWS9.
Michael Palmer’s home on Madison Drive began to have problems after U.S.250 was resurfaced.
Palmer said that water can run off his porch or yard and into his home during rain, melting snow, or when it is raining.
Palmer explained to me that the graders did not do a proper job when they redo the blacktop. So instead of the grade going down into the drain, it went up this hill, and then into his house.
Palmer has become concerned about the termite damage and black mould. He also documents all of the damage.
Palmer said, “The flooring in the bedroom here is falling down.” “The foundation has eroded.” The wall has been seriously damaged. “.
Palmer’s worries were addressed by contacting officials.
He stated, “I have called WVDOT numerous times and they never responded. I reached to my friend and he then reached out the state. They arrived, looked closely, said “Yes, that looks bad,” then left.
They should improve the roads so they don’t bring down rain. To make sure my foundation is free of any mold, I would like them to check it. They should fix all the damages that have been caused over the past years.
Palmer was contacted by Charles Reynolds, State delegate after he posted on Facebook.
In an effort to make things better, he contacted Dave Brabham. A regional DOT engineering who was surprised that the local resident didn’t lose his entire hillside.
Reynolds stated that “as soon as the government got me in their hands, I started immediately working for the department of transport.”
It is necessary to clean up the ditching of U.S. 250 to avoid clogging or water runoff.
“Over time, we reduced the number of employees and equipment.” It was not a ditching. We’re now playing catch-up. Madison Drive’s problem was caused by this, I think.
Reynolds wants to encourage residents who are suffering from the same problems not to suffer silently.
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