FEMA is still here to help West Virginians
FEMA is still here to help West Virginians CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance has passed, but FEMA is still here to help West Virginians. If you have questions about your application, disagree with FEMA’s decision and would like to talk about next steps, or need to update your information, there are several ways to get in touch. You can: Visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open seven days a week. Visit DisasterAssistance.gov. Download the FEMA App. At a Disaster Recovery Center, you can meet face-to-face with FEMA staff. Centers
Don’t wait! Today is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA disaster assistance
Don’t wait! Today is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today is the last day for West Virginia residents to apply for FEMA Assistance if they had damages from the Feb. 15-18, 2025, floods. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 11:59 P.M. TODAY, APRIL 28, 2025. FEMA assistance for individuals and families in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming counties affected by the flooding can cover home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. Survivors can visit the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to apply and talk face-to-face
April 28, is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA assistance
April 28, is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA assistance Monday, April 28, is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The deadline for West Virginians to apply for FEMA assistance is this Monday, April 28. If you are a resident of Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne, or Wyoming counties and had damage to your home or personal property due to the February storms, FEMA encourages you to submit an application by Monday. If you have already applied for assistance, encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to apply. If you have
West Virginians have one week left to apply for disaster assistance
West Virginians have one week left to apply for disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginians have one week left to apply for FEMA assistance for damages from the February storms. Assistance is available to residents of Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming counties. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 28, 2025. Both homeowners and renters can apply for assistance to help with disaster-related expenses. FEMA assistance can help with costs from replacing or repairing necessary and disaster-damaged personal property. This can include appliances, computers, work equipment if you are self-employed, vehicles, and more. If you have already
West Virginians should be prepared for a storm anytime
West Virginians should be prepared for a storm anytime West Virginians should be prepared for a storm anytime CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A storm can impact the residents of West Virginia at any time so it is important to be prepared year-round. Make sure you can receive alerts and warnings quickly through several different technologies no matter where you are–at home, at school, at work, or in the community. Know your area’s severe weather risk and practice your emergency plan with your family and pets. In other words, know whether to shelter in place or go to your identified safe place
FEMA Disaster Assistance to West Virginians Tops $20 Million
FEMA Disaster Assistance to West Virginians Tops $20 Million CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than $20 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for homeowners and renters in seven West Virginia counties following the impacts of the Feb. 15-18 winter storms. “Reaching this milestone in less than six weeks highlights the commitment to West Virginians of emergency management at all levels,” FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mark K. O’Hanlon said. “Our FEMA team is proud to work hand in hand with our partners in state and local government and voluntary agencies in getting assistance to the people who need it most.” FEMA
West Virginians Have Until April 28, 2025, to Apply for Disaster Assistance
West Virginians Have Until April 28, 2025, to Apply for Disaster Assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginians have until April 28 to apply for FEMA Assistance for damages sustained during the mid-February winter storms. FEMA assistance for individuals and families affected by the Feb. 15-18, 2025, storms, mudslides, landslides, and straight-line winds can cover home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. Residents, both homeowners and renters, in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who sustained losses can apply for assistance in several ways: Visiting DisasterAssistance.gov. Downloading the FEMA App. Calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
FEMA Follow-Up Calls Lead to Millions in Disaster Assistance for West Virginians
FEMA Follow-Up Calls Lead to Millions in Disaster Assistance for West Virginians FEMA Follow-Up Calls Lead to Millions in Disaster Assistance for West Virginians CHARLESTON, W.Va. – FEMA recovery efforts likely conjure images of safety vests and disaster sites. But a significant recovery effort in the past 10 months under FEMA reforms now includes headsets, mobile phones and office cubicles. Staff from FEMA’s Enhanced Applicant Services (EAS) work from call centers eight hours a day, six days a week to follow up on applications submitted after a federal disaster is declared. In West Virginia, EAS specialists have been calling survivors
FEMA Assistance Now Available to More West Virginians
FEMA Assistance Now Available to More West Virginians FEMA Assistance Now Available to More West Virginians CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians in Raleigh County can now apply for FEMA assistance to help with costs from the Feb. 15, 2025, winter flooding. FEMA assistance may be able to help you pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other needs due to the disaster. It is available to residents of Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming counties, and includes: Essential items such as water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, medical supplies and equipment, personal hygiene
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