News, Media & Events: West Virginia

Events

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The 2025 Hazard Mitigation Partners Workshop will be held in-person in Rosemont, Illinois, April 22-24, 2025. This year's theme is: Stronger Tomorrow, Together. To build our strongest agenda, we are seeking abstracts that support the theme.
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FEMA is hosting the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Partners workshop in person this year! Join us in beautiful Rosemont, Illinois for an opportunity to connect with fellow hazard mitigation stakeholders. This annual event is the perfect chance to get the latest updates on mitigation grants and floodplain management, strengthen our partnerships, and collaborate with federal partners, including FEMA.

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Press Releases and Fact Sheets

More than $1 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for homeowners and renters in Mercer County, W.Va., following the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene.
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The Mercer County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield, W.Va. will be closing on Monday, Dec. 30 at 5 p.m. and relocating to Princeton, W.Va. The Princeton DRC will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2. DRCs will be closed on Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.
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FEMA assistance for the residents of West Virginia affected by Tropical Storm Helene includes a variety of programs. Below is a summary of the types of assistance currently available.
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