News, Media & Events: West Virginia

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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.  
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West Virginians Have Until April 28, 2025, to Apply for Disaster Assistance

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginians have until April 28 to apply for FEMA Assistance for damages sustained during the mid-February winter storms.
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FEMA Follow-Up Calls Lead to Millions in Disaster Assistance for West Virginians

FEMA recovery efforts likely conjure images of safety vests and disaster sites. But a significant recovery effort in the past 10 months under FEMA reforms now includes headsets, mobile phones and office cubicles. Staff from FEMA’s Enhanced Applicant Services (EAS) work from call centers eight hours a day, six days a week to follow up on applications submitted after a federal disaster is declared.
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