Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: FEMA Disaster Assistance to West Virginians Tops $20 Million
FEMA Disaster Assistance to West Virginians Tops $20 Million
CHARLESTON, W
Va
— More than $20 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for homeowners and renters in seven West Virginia counties following the impacts of the Feb
15-18 winter storms
“Reaching this milestone in less than six weeks highlights the commitment to West Virginians of emergency management at all levels,” FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mark K
O’Hanlon said
“Our FEMA team is proud to work hand in hand with our partners in state and local government and voluntary agencies in getting assistance to the people who need it most
”FEMA assistance for individuals and families in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who were affected by the Feb
15-18, 2025, storms, mudslides, landslides, and straight-line winds can cover home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance
The deadline to apply for federal assistance is April 28, 2025
“I want to urge West Virginians who were affected by the February storms to apply for assistance today,” Mr
O’Hanlon said
“Registering potentially opens the door to recovery funds that can change lives and help people find a new normal in their lives
” Residents, both homeowners and renters, in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming counties 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 at a Disaster Recovery Center
Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are on the ground in Raleigh County, 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 Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Wayne and Wyoming counties
At a center, you can get help applying for federal assistance, update your application, and learn about other resources available
The DRCs located in the table below remain open
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
to 6 p
m
Saturdays: 9 a
m
to 3 p
m
Closed Sundays Lifeline Princeton Church of God250 Oakvale Road Princeton, WV 24740 Hours of operation:Monday to Friday: 9 a
m
to 5 p
m
Saturdays: 10 a
m
to 2 p
m
Closed Sundays Closed April 26 McDowell 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
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays Bradshaw 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 Sundays Wayne County Tolsia High School1 Rebel DriveFort Gay, WV 25514 Hours of operation:Monday through Friday: 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays DRCs are accessible to all, including survivors with mobility issues, impaired vision, and those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
The easiest way to apply for FEMA assistance is by phone at 800-621-3362
The toll-free telephone line operates from 7 a
m
to 11 p
m
, seven days a week
If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service
Residents can also apply online at DisasterAssistance
gov or download the FEMA app to their smartphone or tablet
April 28, 2025, is also the application deadline for homeowners, renters and business owners to apply for a U
S
Small Business Administration physical disaster loan
Applicants 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
For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please 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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