Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: FEMA Assistance Now Available to More West Virginians
FEMA Assistance Now Available to More West Virginians
FEMA Assistance Now Available to More West VirginiansCHARLESTON, 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 items and fuel for transportationRental assistance if you are displaced because of the disaster including financial assistance for the following: hotel stays, stays with family and friends, or other options while you look for a rental unitRepair or replacement of a vehicle, appliances, room furnishings, personal or family computerBooks, uniforms, tools, computers and other items required for school or work, including self-employmentMoving and storage fees and medical, childcare and funeral expenses There are multiple ways to apply: Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362
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
Visit a Disaster Recovery Center for face-to-face assistance
At a recovery center, you can get help applying for federal assistance, update your application and learn about other resources available
FEMA’s locator for DRCs in West Virginia can help you find your nearest center, or you can check the FEMA app
Visit DisasterAssistance
gov
Download the FEMA AppDisaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will soon be on the ground in Raleigh County, walking door to door to share information and help residents apply for FEMA assistance
If you have insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible
FEMA can’t pay for losses your insurance will cover
In addition, communities in Raleigh and Boone counties are now eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance
This program reimburses governments and certain nonprofits for expenses incurred from life-saving measures taken during the emergency, along with infrastructure repairs and other expenses
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
###FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters
FEMA is committed to ensuring disaster assistance is accomplished impartially, without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status
If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, ask for assistance on the FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages)
In addition, FEMA’s Civil Rights Office can be contacted at FEMA-OCR-ECRD@fema
dhs
gov or toll-free at 833-285-7448
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Wed, 04/02/2025 – 14:04