One Month of FEMA Assistance in West Virginia; Stay in Touch with FEMA
One Month of FEMA Assistance in West Virginia; Stay in Touch with FEMA CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, March 26, 2025, marks one month since FEMA Individual Assistance was declared for West Virginia following the winter floods on February 15 – 18, 2025. Since then, FEMA and the state of West Virginia, along with other partner agencies and organizations, have been working to provide resources and connect with the residents in the impacted areas. To date, six counties – Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming – have been designated for Individual Assistance. FEMA Individual Assistance provides assistance to meet basic
West Virginian Renters may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance
West Virginian Renters may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va.– West Virginia renters in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who experienced losses due to the winter floods from February 15 – 18, 2025 may be eligible for disaster recovery assistance from FEMA and the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA). Renters may be eligible for Individual Assistance grants from FEMA to help with such disaster-related expenses as: Renting a new place to live when the renter’s previous home was significantly damaged or lost due to the disaster. Disaster-related medical and dental expenses. Replacement or repair of necessary
West Virginian Renters may be eligible for FEMA assistance
West Virginian Renters may be eligible for FEMA assistance West Virginian Renters may be eligible for FEMA assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va.– West Virginia renters in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who experienced losses due to the winter floods from February 15 – 18, 2025 may be eligible for disaster recovery assistance from FEMA and the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA). Renters may be eligible for Individual Assistance grants from FEMA to help with such disaster-related expenses as: Renting a new place to live when the renter’s previous home was significantly damaged or lost due to the disaster. Disaster-related medical
FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Mar. 28- 29 in Statesboro
FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Mar. 28- 29 in Statesboro FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair Friday and Saturday, Mar. 28- 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Statesboro at the following location: ` Honey Bowen Building 1 Max Lockwood Dr. Statesboro, GA 30458 The Housing Resource Fair will bring together federal, state and local agencies in one place to offer services and resources to families recovering from Hurricane Helene. The goal of this collaborative effort is to help connect eligible disaster survivors with affordable housing along with valuable information and resources on their road to
Protect Your FEMA Assistance Eligibility and Apply Now
Protect Your FEMA Assistance Eligibility and Apply Now LOS ANGELES – If your home or personal property was damaged by the Los Angeles County wildfires or straight-line winds between Jan. 7 – Jan. 31, 2025, you may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. Individuals who are uncertain about their eligibility for FEMA assistance, are awaiting insurance claim settlements, or do not currently have unmet needs but may in the future are strongly encouraged to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance by the March 31 deadline. Filing an application ensures that if your insurance claim is denied, you are underinsured, or your
FEMA Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available for Those Who Still Require Safe Housing
FEMA Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available for Those Who Still Require Safe Housing TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Floridians affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby who have received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while they work towards their permanent housing goals should stay in touch with FEMA. Continued Temporary Rental Assistance may be available for those who qualify. Rental Assistance is available as an initial temporary one to two months grant for homeowners and renters to pay for somewhere to live while they repair or rebuild their home. After the first one to two months, survivors can apply
FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Manatee County
FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Manatee County TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors. FEMA specialists will be available from March 18 through March 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday and on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
FEMA is Reaching Out to West Virginians by Phone
FEMA is Reaching Out to West Virginians by Phone CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is calling West Virginians who applied for FEMA assistance for the winter flooding on February 15 – 18, 2025. FEMA may be calling to schedule an inspection or make sure that you are receiving all the assistance you are eligible for, including referrals to other agencies and organizations who may be able to provide help that FEMA cannot. If you applied for FEMA assistance, you may receive a call from an unknown number. Phone calls may come from unfamiliar area codes and phone
FEMA Public Assistance Now Available to Restore West Virginians’ Permanent Infrastructure
FEMA Public Assistance Now Available to Restore West Virginians’ Permanent Infrastructure CHARLESTON, W.Va. — FEMA Public Assistance is now available to support Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming counties to help with infrastructure costs from the Feb. 15 – 18, 2025 winter flooding. The Public Assistance Program is FEMA’s largest grant program, providing funding to assist states, federally-recognized tribal governments, U.S. territories, local governments, and certain types of private nonprofits. Public Assistance grants help pay for emergency and permanent work that helps communities respond to and recover from disasters. Public Assistance The major disaster declaration
DR-4861-WV NR-012 A Second Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County WV Opening Thursday; Over $10 Million in FEMA Assistance Has Been Approved
DR-4861-WV NR-012 A Second Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County WV Opening Thursday; Over $10 Million in FEMA Assistance Has Been Approved News release A Second Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County, W.Va. Opening Thursday March 20; Over $10 Million in FEMA Assistance Has Been Approved CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A second Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening in McDowell County at the Board of Education Building at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday March 20, 2025. The opening of this additional DRC coincides with the $10 million milestone in approved FEMA assistance. FEMA encourages all residents of the impacted counties to register