Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: 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 personal property lost or damaged in the disaster, such as appliances and furniture; textbooks and computers used by students; and work equipment or tools used by the self-employed
Repair or replacement of vehicles damaged by the disaster
Accepting FEMA funds will not affect eligibility for Social Security – including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or other federal benefit programs
Renters 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
Phone lines are open every day and help is available in most languages
If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS) or captioned telephone service, please provide FEMA your number for that service
Speaking with someone in person
Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will be on the ground in impacted communities, walking door-to-door to share information and help residents apply for FEMA assistance
In coordination with the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) and officials in impacted counties, FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming Counties
At a Disaster Recovery Center, you can get help applying for federal assistance, update your application, and learn about other resources available
Logan County Disaster Recovery CenterMercer County Disaster Recovery CenterSouthern WV Community & Technical College100 College DriveLogan, WV 25601 Hours of operation:Monday to Friday: 9 a
m
– 6 p
m
Saturdays: 9 a
m
– 3 p
m
Closed Sundays Lifeline Princeton Church of God250 Oakvale Road Princeton, WV 24740 Hours of operation:Monday to Friday: 9 a
m
– 5 p
m
Saturdays: 10 a
m
– 2 p
m
Closed Sundays Closed April 26McDowell County (Welch) Disaster Recovery Center McDowell County Disaster (Bradshaw) Recovery Center Board of Education Office900 Mount View High School RoadWelch, WV 24801 Hours of operation:Monday through Friday: 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
Saturday March 29: 9 a
m
to 1 p
m
, weather dependentClosed on SundaysBradshaw Town Hall10002 Marshall HwyBradshaw, WV 24817 Hours of operation:Monday to Saturday: 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
Closed SundaysMingo County Disaster Recovery CenterWyoming County Disaster Recovery CenterWilliamson Campus1601 Armory DriveWilliamson, WV 25661 Hours of operation:Monday through Friday: 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
Saturdays: 9 a
m
to 3 p
m
Closed on SundaysWyoming Court House24 Main AvePineville, WV 24874 Hours of operation:Monday through Friday: 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
Saturdays: 9 a
m
to 3 p
m
Closed on SundaysDRCs are open to all, including survivors with mobility issues, impaired vision, and those who are who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
In addition to applying for FEMA assistance, renters can also apply for a U
S
Small Business Administration disaster loan
Residents can apply online at sba
gov/disaster, call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955, or email disastercustomerservice@sba
gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance
Those who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability should dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay service
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd
wv
gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www
fema
gov/disaster/4861 and www
com/FEMA
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Tue, 03/25/2025 – 13:33