Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: 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 applied for assistance and received a FEMA determination letter, please read that letter carefully
If you disagree with the decision or assistance amount, don’t worry—you have the right to appeal
FEMA’s first decision may not be the final decision
But you should act quickly
You need to respond to a FEMA decision letter within 60 days
For help responding to a FEMA letter, bring your letter to a Disaster Recovery Center, call the FEMA helpline, or visit DisasterAssistance
gov
Homeowners and renters can apply for assistance, ask questions about their application, or receive help submitting an appeal by: Calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, Visiting DisasterAssistance
gov
Downloading and using the FEMA App,Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)
In coordination with the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) and officials in impacted counties, FEMA has open Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties
You can visit a DRC to talk face-to-face with FEMA staff
Disaster Recovery Center locations and hours are:McDowell County Disaster (Bradshaw) Recovery Center Mingo County Disaster Recovery CenterBradshaw Town Hall10002 Marshall HwyBradshaw, WV 24817 Hours of operation:Monday to Friday: 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
Williamson Campus1601 Armory DriveWilliamson, WV 25661 Hours of operation:Monday through Friday: 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
Raleigh County Disaster Recovery CenterWyoming County Disaster Recovery CenterBeckley-Raleigh County Emergency Services1224 Airport RoadBeaver WV 25813 Hours of operation:Monday through Friday: 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
Wyoming Court House24 Main AvePineville, WV 24874 Hours of operation:Monday through Friday: 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
You do need to visit the center in your county
You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center that works best for you
You can also reach FEMA by phone or online
You can call 800-621-FEMA (3362)
The toll-free telephone line operates seven days a week
You can also register online at DisasterAssistance
gov or through the FEMA App on your phone
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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