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 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
Small Craft Advisory issued March 18 at 10:18AM EDT until March 18 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL
* WHAT...North to northeast winds near 20 knots and seas up to 7 feet, highest across the Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, and Hawk Channel. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
FEMA urges West Virginians to protect their identity and stay informed
FEMA urges West Virginians to protect their identity and stay informed CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a natural disaster, it is important to protect your identity against fraud and identity theft. In some cases, criminals may try to get information by pretending to be disaster workers. Scam artists may try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses, and Social Security numbers they have stolen from people affected by a disaster. Keep these things in mind to protect your identity and stay informed: Federal and local disaster workers do not solicit or accept money. Don’t trust anyone who offers financial or contracting help and
West Virginians Can Learn More About Rebuilding Their Homes
West Virginians Can Learn More About Rebuilding Their Homes CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Residents in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who were impacted by the winter flooding between February 15 – 18, 2025 can visit Jimmy’s Hardware and Supply in McDowell County to speak with a FEMA mitigation specialist about building their home back better. FEMA can provide education and resources to residents on safe clean-up procedures and mitigation actions to reduce the effects of future events. Mitigation staff can discuss opportunities on programs that are available to homeowners, explain the building and permitting process, and provide information
FEMA Assistance Now Available for More West Virginians
FEMA Assistance Now Available for More West Virginians CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Residents of Logan and Wayne counties are now eligible to apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from the Feb. 15, 2025, winter flooding. Residents in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties remain eligible for assistance. FEMA may be able to help you pay for essential items, temporary housing, home repairs and other needs due to the disaster, including: Immediate or lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items, and fuel