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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

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FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 12, in Berrien County at the following location:

Carrie Dorsey Perry Memorial Library

315 W Marion Ave

Nashville, GA 31639

The Housing Resource Fair will bring together federal, state and local agencies in one place to offer services and resources to families recovering from Hurricane Helene.  

The goal of this collaborative effort is to help connect eligible disaster survivors with affordable housing along with valuable information and resources on their road to recovery.

Survivors will meet with local housing organizations, property owners and landlords, as well as get information on the HEARTS Georgia Sheltering Program, and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.

The Housing Resource Fair is an opportunity for survivors to: 

Explore affordable housing options and rental assistance programs. Meet with representatives from local housing organizations, landlords and property managers. Gain access to resources for displaced individuals and families. Learn from community partners about educational funding resources. 

For FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Kevin Wallace, the Housing Resource Fair will give survivors a one-on-one experience: “We want survivors to know we are here for them and want to see the best outcome, which is moving into safe, sanitary and functioning housing,” he said. “We will walk them through their options to ensure they are aware of the resources that are available to fit their need.”

Everyone affected

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