Fact Sheets
If you are a survivor of the 2023 Maui wildfires, and you are in FEMA’s Direct Housing Program, the following information may help guide you through the rental payment process. Rental payment is a requirement for all Direct Housing participants. Failure to pay your rent on time may result in the loss of your rental reduction rate, as well as possible removal from the FEMA temporary housing program and your current unit.
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West Virginia Recovery: Flooding and Mudslides April 9, 2025 Incident Period: Feb. 15 – 18, 2025 Declaration: Feb. 26, 2025 (Individual Assistance); March 19, 2025 (Public Assistance) Key Messages
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FEMA is committed to providing equal access to disaster recovery resources and assistance. Let FEMA know if you have an accessibility need.
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Those who may have lost or had damage to important documents during the February 15 – 18, 2025 winter flooding in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming counties may be able to replace them. Refer to the information and links to resources below to learn more.
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West Virginia Recovery: Flooding and Mudslides April 2, 2025 Incident Period: Feb. 15 – 18, 2025 Declaration: Feb. 26, 2025 (Individual Assistance); March 19, 2025 (Public Assistance) Key Messages
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Using Your FEMA Individual Assistance Funds Do you have questions about spending your FEMA Individual Assistance grant funds? The following answers West Virginians’ frequently asked questions about receiving and spending Individual Assistance grant funds and provides options on how to find information related to your application.
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FEMA provides two main types of assistance following a presidentially declared major declaration: Individual Assistance and Public Assistance. The Individual Assistance program provides support to individuals and households while the Public Assistance program provides support to communities and the public.
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FEMA is reminding the residents of West Virginia who were impacted by the February 15 – 18, 2025 winter flooding to apply for Individual Assistance because it will not impact any other benefits that they receive.
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Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator Hamilton's Remarks at the National Emergency Management Association 2025 Mid-Year Forum on March 22, 2025.
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If FEMA sent you a letter saying you are ineligible for assistance after the February severe weather and flooding, you still have options. People are considered ineligible typically for one of several common reasons. Often, you can appeal FEMA’s initial decision and possibly become eligible for assistance.
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