Glasgow's fire chief announced at a news conference at noon Monday that crews are looking for firefighter Donnie Adkins, 32, who was assisting with a swift water rescue on Violet lane in Beaver. The boat in which he was riding capsized, and he was swept downstream by the floodwaters.

This weekend, searchers scoured Beaver Creek, Piney View Creek and the New River searching Adkins.

The Kanawha County Commission has asked that state flags be lowered to half-staff in Adkins' honor, President Kent Carper said.

"On behalf of the Kanawha County Commission, I express our deepest sympathies and mourning of the loss of Glasgow Firefighter Donald Adkins," he said in a news release. "Donald served his Fire Department through selfless acts and great dedication and the community will be forever indebted to him. Out thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and fellow Firefighters during this time of mourning.

"Let me make absolutely clear that the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department is a well-managed, well-trained and well organized Fire Department. The individuals involved in the rescue mission, including Firefighter Donald Adkins, were trained and had the appropriate equipment to accomplish their missions. Swift water rescue is an inherently dangerous act and this tragic event was the result of circumstances beyond the control of the rescuers."

The Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department participated in more than a dozen water rescues this past weekend, according to a news release. The department had sent a five-member team to Raleigh County to assist with flooding rescue missions.

Meanwhile, the flood command center has moved to the Beckley-Raleigh County YMCA soccer complex. State Emergency Management Director Jimmy Gianato visited the command center Monday morning. He is surveying the flood damage to determine if the flooding was severe enough to qualify for federal assistance.

Red Cross officials said most shelters in the area have now closed. Most flood victims have found temporary housing or are staying with relatives. The focus now is on cleaning up the damage and debris and finding resources to help families whose homes were damaged or destroyed.

Division of Highways crews are out Monday doing emergency road repairs. Crews are currently working on Airport Road in Beaver to repair a bridge and open the interstate connection. Crews will also be doing shoulder repairs on Routes 3 and 19 through Glen Morgan and Cool Ridge.

National Guard troops are in Fayette County Monday distributing cleaning supplies. Distribution sites will be set up in Pax, Mount Hope and Glen Jean.