CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that President Donald Trump has approved Individual Assistance in Marion and Ohio counties following the recent floods.
“President Trump and his administration has shown once again that they will step up and support West Virginia,” said Governor Morrisey. “I want to thank everyone involved in securing Individual Assistance for Ohio and Marion counties and providing us another tool to help these communities make a full recovery.”
FEMA’s Individual Assistance (IA) Program is available to eligible homeowners and renters in Marion and Ohio Counties who suffered damage or losses due to the flooding. Financial assistance can include emergency repairs to homes, private bridges, private roads, temporary housing, transportation, moving and storage, funeral expenses, uninsured and underinsured personal property losses, as well as expenses for medical, dental, legal, and childcare services.
Residents in Marion and Ohio Counties who sustained losses should first file claims with their insurance providers and then apply for assistance in one of the following ways:
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Call FEMA’s helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Lines are open from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. seven days a week.
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Download the FEMA mobile app from your phone’s app store.
When applying, residents should have the following information ready:
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Social security number
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Address of damaged residence
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Description of damage and losses
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Current mailing address and phone number
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Insurance information if available
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Total household annual income
Additional resources will be announced soon. For more information and updates, please visit emd.wv.gov.
