Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: 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 are still open Monday to Friday, 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
in McDowell, Mingo and Wyoming counties
To find a center nearest you, visit fema
gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362
Though the deadline to submit an application was April 28, the process to receive assistance can take some time
If FEMA has a question about your application or is trying to schedule an inspection, we may call you
FEMA encourages applicants to answer calls from unknown numbers as we may be trying to reach you
If your phone number has changed since you applied, please let us know by calling our helpline, logging into your online account, or visiting a Disaster Recovery Center
If FEMA cannot reach you, we may temporarily pause your application and you will need to reach out to resume the assistance process
Appeals are also a normal part of the FEMA assistance process
If you disagree with any part of your FEMA decision, you must submit an appeal within 60 days of the date on the determination letter
FEMA may need more information, such as receipts or the outcome of an insurance claim
You should make sure to open your FEMA determination letter and read it carefully
You can continue to appeal, even though the application deadline has passed
FEMA staff will continue to support West Virginians in your recovery
Please reach out if you have questions
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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For preparedness information follow the Ready Campaign on X at @Ready
gov, on Instagram @Ready
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