More than $1 million in federal disaster assistance approved in West Virginia
How to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance
According to a press release from Governor Patrick Morrisey, more than 1,334 households in West Virginia received approval for more than $1 million in federal disaster assistance.
Thanks to state efforts and the hard work of FEMA and the Trump administration, over $1 million in individual assistance has already been approved for West Virginians affected by the floods. I encourage those in the designated counties to continue to apply for assistance and connect with the Disaster Recovery Centers for any help needed through the process.
Governor Morrisey
Two additional Disaster Recovery Centers to be opened by FEMA in southern West Virginia
People can go to Disaster Recovery Center's (DRC's) to apply for FEMA assistance, update their application, or find out about other available resources. Local, state, and federal agency staff members at DRC's can help disaster survivors with questions about FEMA applications and additional resources and support.
Reaching this milestone has been a team effort. FEMA is here and working side-by-side with our West Virginia partners to ensure our mission is done quickly and efficiently. I want to thank our state and local partners, because FEMA could not have reached this milestone without them. We will continue to push forward and support the people of West Virginia who were impacted by the February 15 storm.
Mark O'Hanlon | Federal Coordinating Officer
Disaster Recovery Centers can be found in Mercer, McDowell, Wyoming, and Mingo counties, and the press release stated that Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are in communities affected by the flooding to walk door-to-door to help residents with FEMA assistance applications and information.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to open in McDowell County
People who were affected by flooding in Mercer, McDowell, Wyoming, and Mingo counties can go to the Disaster Assistance website, the FEMA mobile app, or call 1-800-621-3362 to apply for disaster assistance.
Those who applied for FEMA assistance and have questions about the application or appealing a FEMA determination letter can visit a DRC for help or they can call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362 where FEMA staff can answer questions.
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