06/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/08/2024 21:05
Aug. 6, 2024
DR-4787-WV FS-006
FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597
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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 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:
For more information on West Virginia's disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov,West Virginia Emergency ManagementDivision Facebook page,www.fema.gov/disaster/4787 and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English 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 other languages).