The wasteland rebuilds one settlement at a time. This August, let’s make sure these two come back better.
As a huge fan of the Fallout series, I love that Fallout 76 is set in Appalachia and embraces the real-life cryptids and mysterious happenings that fueled my interest in the unexplained. Now, after devastating flooding in the heart of the region, the area needs all of our help to rebuild, and I am using this platform to help spread the word on an amazing event in one of the hardest-hit areas: Weston, WV. After reading the following press release, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out. [VAULT-TEC PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT] PRIORITY: SETTLEMENT RECOVERY Location: Appalachia Sector – Weston & Buckhannon Date: August 22, 2026. Attention, wastelanders. The July 21 deluge turned quiet West Virginia towns into a temporary Capital Wasteland of mud, debris, and submerged vehicles. Record rainfall (up to 7+ inches in hours) overwhelmed creeks and rivers. Homes, businesses, and roads took heavy hits. Two lives were lost in Upshur County. Hundreds of water rescues pu...
