READ YOUR ELIGIBILITY LETTER CAREFULLY
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Release Date: 
Aoû 6, 2024 

Aug. 6, 2024
DR-4787-WV FS-006
FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597
FEMAR3NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov

Read Your Eligibility Letter Carefully

If you live in Kanawha, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Roane, Wetzel and
Wood counties and were affected by April 11-12 storms, flooding,
landslides or mudslides read your FEMA eligibility decision letter
carefully. If you have questions, visit a Disaster Recovery Center so
we can help you with your next steps.

Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) allows you to get
personalized, one-on-one help from a FEMA team member. Visit
fema.gov/drc [https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator] to find your
nearest center.

If you can’t get to one, call the Disaster Assistance Helpline
at 800-621-3362 to speak with a FEMA staffer. If you use a relay
service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other
service, give FEMA the number for that service. 

An eligibility letter explains your application status and what you
can do next. It is important to read the letter fully and carefully
because it will include the amount of assistance FEMA may provide to
you and information on the appropriate use of these funds. 

It will also state if you need to submit additional information or
supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process your
application. Examples of missing documentation may include:

	* Proof of insurance. If you have flood insurance, you must provide
a copy of your insurance settlement approval or denial letter to FEMA.
If your insurance settlement is insufficient to meet your
disaster-related needs, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
FEMA cannot duplicate flood, homeowner or renter insurance benefits
but may provide assistance for what your policy does not cover.

	* Proof of occupancy. Documents that prove the damaged home or
rental was your primary residence at the time of the disaster. These
can include:

	* Utility Bills
	* Other Bills
	* Employment documents
	* Lease/housing agreement
	* Landlord letter
	* Rent receipts
	* Bank statements and image of a canceled rent check
	* Public official’s letter
	* ID cards
	* Social service organization documents
	* Local school documents
	* Federal or state benefit documents
	* Motor vehicle registration
	* Affidavit of residency or other court documentation
	* Mobile home park documents

	* Proof of ownership. Provide mortgage/insurance documents, tax
receipts or a deed. If you don’t have a deed handy, contact your
city about obtaining a copy.

For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov,
[https://emd.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx] West Virginia Emergency Management
[https://www.facebook.com/WVEMD] Division Facebook page,
[https://www.facebook.com/WVEMD]  www.fema.gov/disaster/4787
[http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4787] and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
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proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been
discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use
a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned
telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for
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