Marion & Ohio County June 14 - 15, 2025 Flood Event Recovery Updates

8/27/2025

August 27, 2025

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Disasters can be devastating—and costly. But the good news is that getting prepared doesn't have to break the bank. By taking a few simple steps today, you can save yourself from potential losses and gain peace of mind when the next emergency strikes.

Here are a few low- or no-cost ways to get started:

  • Look for bargains at garage sales and thrift stores—items like camping gear, tools, or cookware can become essential in an emergency.
  • Create a family evacuation and communication plan—free templates are available at ready.gov/plan-form or download the Family Emergency Communication Plan​.
  • Sign up for local emergency alerts to receive real-time, life-saving information.
  • Reuse what you already have—add older but functional clothing, blankets, and supplies to your disaster kit.
  • Download free preparedness resources at ready.gov/be-informed.

Taking action today costs little—or nothing—but the payoff could be priceless. Start preparing now: ready.gov/low-and-no-cost.

August 23, 2025

​Where West Virginians can meet with FEMA staff ​

​​​From August 23-29, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – FEMA staff is in West Virginia, at community locations selected by local and state officials. If you live in Marion or Ohio counties and you were impacted by the June 14-15 storms, staff can answer questions, direc​t you to state and nonprofit resources, and assist you with your FEMA application.

You can visit any of the locations below. Note: disaster survivor assistance pop-up sites move throughout impacted communities. Please check the hours of operation carefully, to note which dates they will be in your area.  

State-led Disaster Recovery Centers and Disaster Survivor Assistance locations from Aug. 23-29 are: 

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August 22, 2025

One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Homeowners and renters in Marion and Ohio counties have until Monday, Sept. 22, to apply for federal disaster assistance if you had damage or losses from the June 14-15 storms.

By law, FEMA cannot pay for losses covered by your insurance. That's why disaster survivors should file insurance claims for damage to their primary homes, personal property and vehicles before applying for FEMA assistance.

FEMA Assistance can help cover uninsured losses. FEMA Assistance is grant money that does not need to be paid back. Assistance can help cover home repairs, rental assistance, personal property losses and other expenses related to storm damage.

The fastest way to apply to FEMA is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Another option is to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to receive in-person assistance. To find one close to you, visit FEMA.gov/DRC

You can also call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.

When you apply for FEMA assistance, you will be asked to provide:

  • A description of the damage
  • Your contact information including your current phone number, 911 address where you can currently be reached, and email address
  • Your 911 address at the time of disaster
  • Your Social Security number
  • If you have insurance, your policy number, agent or company
  • Your annual household income
  • Your bank account information if you would like to receive direct deposit
  • ​Your need for an accommodation because of a disability (sign language interpreter, assistive listening device, wheelchair, text message to communicate, etc.)

To view an accessible video, review What You Need to Know Before Applying for FEMA Assistance

In addition to FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest disaster loans for individuals and businesses. The last day to apply for an SBA physical disaster loan is Sept. 22., the same as the FEMA deadline. To apply for a loan from the Small Business Administration or to download an application, go to SBA.gov/disaster. You may also call SBA's Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.

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​August 22, 2025

SBA Deadline Approaching to Apply for Physical Disaster Loans for West Virginia Residents, Businesses and Private Nonprofits

Don't Miss the Deadline to Apply!

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations, homeowners and renters in West Virginia of the Sept. 22 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset losses from physical damage affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides occurring June 14-15, 2025.

The disaster declaration covers the West Virginia counties of Marion and Ohio which are eligible for both Physical Damage Loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the SBA. Small businesses and most private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA EIDLs: Brooke, Harrison, Marshall, Monongalia, Taylor and Wetzel in West Virginia; Belmont and Jefferson counties in Ohio as well as Washington county in Pennsylvania. ​

Learn more here.

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August 21, 2025

­­­­Replace Lost or Missing Documents

Do you need help replacing lost documents after the June 14-15 storms? Information on this page, from federal and state partners, can help get you started.

Before a Disaster

Prepare and Protect your Documents

Have backup copies of your records, important documents, and contacts.  This includes:

  • Important contacts including friends and family, health care professionals, service providers, insurance agents, and landlord or mortgage representative
  • Personal records including birth certificates, deeds, insurance, financial information, and medical documents
  • Keep your documents in a safe place to make replacing them easier.
  • Electronic copies of your documents can be password protected. Storage is available for free with many email accounts.
  • Gather and store key documents in a lockable, waterproof, and fireproof file box or rent a safe deposit box.​

Replacing Lost Documents or Identification

Driver's licenses or state identification cards:

Go online to the website for the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles where you can:

Get a duplicate driver's license or state identification card. Note: if your license requires changes, you need to visit a regional office.

Make an appointment.

With questions, email dmvcustomerservice@wv.gov, or call 1-800-642-9066 (West Virginia residents only). Out-of-state customers may dial 304-558-3900.

Deeds or property titles:

Visit or contact your county courthouse, Clerk's Office, or Register of Deeds. Fees and protocols vary by county. 

​Mortgage or loan paperwork:

Contact your bank or lender.

Social Security card:

To replace your Social Security card, visit the Social Security Administration's website, fill out an application and bring it to your local Social Security office with valid identification, or call 1-800-772-1213.

Medicare card:

To replace your card, call Medicare at 800-633-4227 (TTY 877-486-2048), visit your local Social Security office, request a new card through your online account with Social Security, or visit Medicare.gov.

SNAP (Food Stamps) and EBT Card:

To request a new card, make sure that your current address is reported to your Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) worker before requesting a new card. You can (a) call the EBT Helpline at 1-866-545-6502 and report your card stolen or missing or contact the DHHR Customer Service Center at 1-877-716-1212.

If you bought food with SNAP and it was destroyed or went bad due to the disaster, you can get up to one month of food replaced. For more information, see: Replacing SNAP (Food Stamps) and your EBT Card in a Natural Disaster from Legal Aid of WV.

Passports:

If your valid U.S. passport was lost due to a disaster, you may be eligible for a free replacement. The Department of State has detailed information on how to start your passport replacement process.

Tax Records:

You can get your tax records and transcripts through your IRS online account. You can request copies of your previous tax returns online or by mail. You can also request a transcript be mailed to you by calling the IRS automated phone transcript service at 1-800-908-9946.

Damaged Currency:

Contact the Bureau of Engraving and Printing online or by phone at 1-877-874-4114.

Military Records:

You can request service records for yourself or for your next of kin (spouse, parent, child, or sibling) from the National Archives. You can request duplicate service records, as well as medical and health records. 

For more information on how to replace lost documents, visit: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/recover/replacing-vital-documents. ​

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FEMA Assistance for Accessibility Improvements in West Virginia​ ​

​​​FEMA can help people in Ohio and Marion counties whose homes were damaged by the storms on June 14-15, 2025. If you or someone in your home has a disability, you may get extra help from FEMA to make your home safer and more accessible.

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What types of physical accessibility items can FEMA pay for?

FEMA may pay up to the full cost of an exterior ramp, grab bars or a paved path of travel from your vehicle to your home. The accessibility item has to make the home safe, functional, and meet the accessibility need. Additionally, the item cannot be covered by insurance or provided by another source. If you have losses that insurance will not cover, apply for FEMA assistance.


FEMA may pay for accessibility items in the following cases:

  • Repair or replacement of a damaged accessibility item
  • Providing an accessibility item that you may not have had before the disaster​
  • Providing an accessibility item for a disability that resulted from the disaster​

How can I get help?

My home was damaged, and I have accessibility items. How can I get help?

  • Keep repair receipts and document or photograph the damage whenever possible. After you apply for FEMA disaster assistance, a FEMA inspector will contact you. Let the FEMA inspector know if accessibility items were damaged. The inspector will record any damage. If you are eligible, you will receive money for those items.
  • You will need to provide receipts or estimates for accessibility items that need to be built or installed.

My home was damaged but didn't have accessibility items. How can I get help?

  • A FEMA inspector may visit your home to document damage to your residence. You can also call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to request more information on accessibility improvements.
  • You will need to provide receipts or estimates for accessibility items that need to be built or installed.
  • You will need a signed statement from your medical provider explaining your need for the items.

My home wasn't damaged, but the disaster caused a disability. How can I get help?

  • You will need to provide receipts or estimates for accessibility items that need to be built or installed.
  • You will need a signed statement from your medical provider explaining your need for the items.

How can I apply for FEMA Assistance?

  • The fastest way to apply for FEMA Assistance is on DisasterAssistance.gov. There you can:
  • Submit an application and track the status of your application
  • Submit additional documents or update your application
  • Respond to a FEMA letter

You can also get help applying for disaster assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center or Pop-Up Location as well as by calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. If you use a video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone (CTS) or other service, give FEMA your number for the service.

FEMA is committed to ensuring disaster assistance is accomplished impartially, without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. Any disaster survivor or member of the public may contact the FEMA Civil Rights Office if they feel that they have a complaint of discrimination. FEMA's Civil Rights Office can be contacted at FEMA-OCR-ECRD@fema.dhs.gov​ or toll-free at 833-285-7448.

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August 19, 2025​

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Rebuild with Flood Resistant Materials

Rebuild with flood resistant materials to protect your property from future flooding and make clean up easier. Flood resistant materials can be in contact with water for up to 72 hours without significant damage.

When you rebuild:

  • Check with your community's building official or floodplain manager to ensure you are following the local building codes.

  • Move valuables and important items, such as documents, family photos and heirlooms, to the highest level of your home.

  • Move utilities, such as HVAC and hot water systems to higher levels of the home to prevent future damages from flooding.​

Flooring Materials

  • Concrete, concrete tile, pre-cast concrete,

  • Latex or bituminous, ceramic, clay, terrazzo, vinyl, and rubber sheets and tiles

  • Pressure-treated or decay-resistant lumber​​

  • Cold-formed steel​

Hardware​

  • ​Stainless or galvanized steel​

​Wall and Ceiling Materials

  • Brick, metal, porcelain, slate, glass block, stone, ceramic/clay tile

  • Cement board, cold-formed steel

  • Reinforced concrete, concrete block, closed cell foam insulation

  • Polyester epoxy paint

  • PT and decay-resistant lumber, pressure treated and marine grade plywood​​​

NOTE: The use of flood-resistant materials does not prevent damage. Some amount of cleanup and cosmetic repair will usually be necessary.

August 19, 2025

Don't Wait for Insurance Settlement

Apply for Low Interest SBA Loans

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is encouraging businesses, private nonprofits (PNPs) and residents in West Virginia, who sustained damages due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides occurring June 14-15, 2025, to apply to the federal disaster loan program.

Disaster survivors do not need to wait for insurance settlement to apply for an SBA disaster loan. If a survivor does not know how much of their loss will be covered by insurance or other sources, SBA can make a low interest disaster loan for the total loss up to its loan limits, provided the borrower agrees to use insurance proceeds to reduce or repay the loan.

The declaration covers primary counties of Marion and Ohio which are eligible for both Physical damage loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the SBA. Small businesses and most private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA EIDLs: Brooke, Harrison, Marshall, Monongalia, Taylor and Wetzel in West Virginia as well as Belmont and Jefferson counties in Ohio as well as Washington county in Pennsylvania.

Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

Download the press release.​

To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov​ for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Sept. 22, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is April 22, 2026.
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August 15, 2025

Protect your Manufactured Home from Flooding and Wind

Residents of manufactured or mobile homes can take steps to make homes more resistant to floods, wind and other hazards before a disaster strikes and after a storm.

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No matter where you live, manufactured homes need special protection. Anchors and tie-downs keep your home stable during high winds and floods. Speak to an expert who can ensure your tie-downs and anchors are secure.

Reinforce your Roof and Siding

Make sure your shingles are nailed or cemented in place, secure flashing, sheath your roof with appropriate fasteners, and ensure your roof is in good condition before a storm. Over the top tie- downs can hold the roof firmly in place. Make sure your siding is hurricane resistant and secure it with screws and strong adhesives.

Purchase Flood Insurance

Homeowners insurance does not cover flood damages. Flood Insurance can help you rebuild faster and recover your losses. You can purchase insurance for both your home and its contents. Call 877-336-2627 or visit floodsmart.gov to learn more.

Follow the Law

Repair projects must comply with community building codes and floodplain ordinances. Please contact your town or county building official or floodplain manager before beginning construction and repairs.
 FEMA Publication 85, Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards,​ is a comprehensive resource that contains guidance, construction specifications, and designs for making manufactured homes safer and more resistant to hazards. ​

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August 14, 2025

Myths and Facts: Disaster Assistance and Recovery ​

After a disaster, rumors can spread. Always ask for clarification from official sources. 

^ Click the link above for common myths along with the real facts. 

August 12, 2025

Understand your FEMA Letter ​

You will receive a letter from FEMA after you apply for assistance. It's important that you read this letter carefully and understand any steps you need to take. ​

Read your FEMA letter carefully

Residents who applied for FEMA disaster assistance after the June 14-15 severe storms will receive a letter from FEMA by mail or e-mail. 

It is important to read the letter carefully. The letter may include next steps you need to take so that FEMA can continue processing your application. It may also include the amount of assistance FEMA can provide and information on how you can use your disaster assistance funds. The letter will also give you information about what to do if you disagree with FEMA’s decision.

You may be asked to provide one or more of the following:

  • Proof of insurance coverage
  • Settlement of insurance claims or denial letter from insurance provider
  • Proof of Identity
  • Proof of occupancy and/or ownership
  • Proof that the damaged property was your primary residence at the time of the disaster

If you have questions about your letter, you can meet with FEMA staff in your community who can help you. You can also call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362. ​

Tracking and updating your application

You can track your FEMA application at DisasterAssistance.gov. The Status Tracker is updated when your application is received, identity verified, FEMA inspection complete, and FEMA decisions are under review. 

It is important that you contact information is up to date. FEMA may try to contact you with questions or to follow up on your application. If your phone number, email address, mailing address, or insurance information has changed, you should update your application as soon as possible. The fastest way to update your application is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also meet with FEMA staff at a Disaster Recovery Center or call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362.

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August 11, 2025

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance​ ​

​There is more than one way to apply for disaster assistance and to share your documents with FEMA.

How to Apply 

The fastest way to apply for FEMA Assistance is on DisasterAssistance.gov. There you can: 
  • Submit an application
  • Track the status of your application
  • Submit additional documents 
  • Respond to a FEMA letter 
  • Make changes to your application or contact information.
You can also get help applying for disaster assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center or Pop-Up Location as well as by calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. 

How to Submit Documents 

After you submit your application for disaster assistance, you may need to share additional documents with FEMA.
You can submit documents by: 
  • Uploading to DisasterAssistance.gov 
    • ​​Click “Check Status” on the homepage and follow the instructions. If you did not already create an online account, you must create one to upload documents electronically to FEMA. 

If you would prefer, you can:

  • Bring documents to a Disaster Recovery Center where FEMA staff can help you submit them as part of your application.
  • Fax documents to 1-800-827-8112. Make sure to mark “Attn: FEMA" on the fax sheet or cover page to ensure proper delivery.

Mail documents to the following address:

FEMA 
P.O. Box 10055 
Hyattsville, D 20782-8055​

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August 7, 2025

​Keep Your Recovery on Track:  Stay in Touch with FEMA 

If you applied for FEMA assistance, stay in touch with FEMA to track your application, update your information or make changes. 

CHARLESTON, W.Va.— There are a few different ways to apply for disaster assistance. You can apply and access your application online, through the FEMA app, by calling the FEMA helpline or in-person at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).

As you recover from storms in June, your circumstances may change. You may have a new address or phone number. Your insurance claims may have been settled. You may require more help with essential needs but aren’t sure where to turn. These are just some of the reasons it’s important to stay in touch with FEMA.

We encourage you to visit any open Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for assistance with your application. You can also contact the FEMA Helpline or access your application online or via the FEMA App to make updates, get the status of your case or ask questions about the disaster assistance process.
Be sure to update FEMA with changes to your contact information, including any email changes, as soon as possible and as often as necessary. FEMA may also need to contact you, and missing or wrong information could delay the delivery of assistance.

Track, Update or Make Changes to Your Application 

  • By visiting a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Locate one online at fema.gov/drc​
  • Online at DisasterAssistance.gov​
  • If you do not have an online account yet, you can create one by clicking on "Check Status” at DisasterAssistance.gov. You will need the email address you registered with. 
  • You can track your application, make changes, or upload documents through your online account as well as through the FEMA app. 
  • By calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. 
For more information about West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, and follow @WVEMD on social media for updates. 
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August 5, 2025

West Virginians urged to protect their personal information and remain informed 

Know how to spot scams and keep your personal information safe

Beware of Fraud.pngCHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a natural disaster, it’s important to protect your identity against fraud and identity theft. Scam artists may try to apply for assistance using names, addresses and phone numbers they have stolen from people affected by the disaster.

Keep these things in mind to protect your identity and stay informed: 
  • Federal and local disaster workers do not solicit or accept money. Don’t trust anyone who offers financial or contracting help and then asks for money. 
  • FEMA will only call or e-mail you if you have contacted FEMA first or registered for assistance. Do not disclose information to any unsolicited telephone calls and e-mails from individuals claiming to be FEMA or federal employees. If you receive suspicious e-mails or phone calls, you can call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 to verify if a FEMA call or e-mail is legitimate. 
  • Always ask to see I.D. FEMA personnel will always have an official identification badge. A FEMA shirt or jacket is not proof of identity.  
  • Do not offer any personal information, including your Social Security number and bank information, unless you are speaking with a verified FEMA representative.  
  • Be on alert if someone asks for your 9-digit FEMA registration ID, which you will receive when you apply for disaster assistance through FEMA.  
  • Stay tuned to trusted local media for updates from local officials on disaster fraud and scams. 
  • After you apply for FEMA assistance, a home inspection may be necessary. FEMA inspectors will make an appointment before coming to your house. They may verify your identity using the last four digits of the 9-digit registration number but will not ask for all nine numbers. FEMA inspectors will also not ask you for your Social Security number.  
  • WVEMD and FEMA do not endorse specific contractors to fix homes or recommend repairs. A FEMA inspector’s job is to verify damage. 
  • To report scams, fraud, and identity-theft contact: Toll-free Disaster Fraud Hotline at 1-866-720-5721 
  • The Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud: justice.gov/disaster-fraud/ncdf-disaster- complaint-form 
  • When in doubt, report any suspicious behavior to your local authorities. 
Residents of Marion and Ohio counties are eligible to apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from damage and losses caused by the June 14 – 15, 2025, flooding. If you have insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA can’t pay for losses your insurance will cover.

There are four ways to apply:
  • By phone at 800-621-3362
  • Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
  • Download and apply using the FEMA app
  • Apply in person at a Disaster Recovery Center

If you have insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA can't pay for losses your insurance will cover. Residents are encouraged to bring photo identification, proof of address, insurance information and a list of disaster-related damages if available. 

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Marion and Ohio County Residents—What to expect from a FEMA inspection​

August 4, 2025

If you applied to FEMA for assistance, a FEMA inspector will contact you to set up a home inspection to review damages from the June 14 - 15, 2025 flooding and determine whether a home is safe, sanitary and livable. Here is what to expect from the home inspection process.

Before a FEMA inspection 

After you apply for disaster assistance, FEMA may verify your disaster-caused damage through an inspection.

​Within 10 days of submitting an application, FEMA staff and inspectors may call to discuss your disaster-caused damage and schedule an appointment for an inspection.

The call to schedule an inspection will probably come from an out-of-state phone number. An inspector will attempt to contact you three times over three different days. If inspectors cannot reach you after three attempts, your case will be closed until you contact FEMA again.

A FEMA inspector will schedule a time to visit your home. FEMA inspectors will not show up to your home without an appointment.

Have the following documents and information ready for the inspection:

  • Your FEMA application number. An inspector may ask for the last four digits.
  • Your photo identification.
  • Proof that you owned or occupied the house at the time of the disaster.
  • A list of all occupants living in the home at the time of disaster.
  • A list of disaster-caused damage to both your home and personal property. Collect any photos or videos of the damage.
  • Your insurance policy information.

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The inspection process usually takes 30 to 40 minutes. If you were able to take photos or videos of interior or exterior damage to your home, show them to the inspector.

If you had damage to a private well, share that information with the inspector at the time of inspection.

The inspector will:

  • Verify your name, address, contact information, and insurance;
  • Confirm the individuals living in your disaster-damaged residence; bedrooms occupied; clothing, medical, dental, transportation, or miscellaneous losses; and items you purchased as a result of the disaster (e.g., chainsaw, dehumidifier);
  • Assess your pre-disaster residence's structure, furniture, and appliances for damage caused by the disaster, as well as undamaged items;
  • Document your pre-disaster residence's square footage, foundation, and structural type (e.g., one or multiple stories);
  • Record the cause of damage, applicable water levels, impacted utilities, and accessibility features; and
  • Confirm with you all damage has been viewed and discussed, and;
  • Describe next steps in the FEMA process.

The inspector will always have an official FEMA badge and will never ask for your Social Security number.

If you are unable to meet with the FEMA inspector for an in-person inspection, you can have a friend or relative meet with the inspector on your behalf. But first, you must provide FEMA with a signed request document for another person to be at your home for the inspection. This document allows another person—who is at least 18 years old—to meet with the inspector and talk about your case with FEMA.

After a FEMA inspection 

Within 10 days following an inspector's visit, you will receive a letter or electronic correspondence explaining FEMA's decision. Please read your letter carefully. Your letter may have information about next steps you need to take.

Please note: not all losses require an inspection. You should also monitor your mail or your FEMA Online Account at DisasterAssistance.gov and respond to any requests from FEMA.

If you have any questions before, during or after your inspection, please call FEMA's helpline at 800-621-3362.

For more information on West Virginia's disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4884 and www.facebook.com/FEMA.

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Governor Morrisey Announces Opening of Disaster Recovery Centers in Marion and Ohio counties for residents affected by severe flooding on June 14 - 15, 2025. 

At the DRCs, residents can:

  • Get in-person help from state, local, nonprofit, and federal agencies on topics such as unemployment, insurance, health services, housing and more.
  • Apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
  • Check the status of an existing application.
  • Submit documents and get help with forms.
  • Learn about disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
State agencies represented include the Departments of Health, Homeland Security, and Human Services, among others.

Disaster Recovery Center locations and hours week of August 3 - August 9:

​​Marion County Disaster Recovery Center
City of Fairmont Public Safety Building
500 Quincy Street
Fairmont, West Virginia 
Schedule: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed Sunday​ ​
​​Ohio County Disaster Recovery Center
Triadelphia Community Center
4453 National Road
Triadelphia, West Virginia
Schedule: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed Sunday​
​Residents are encouraged to bring photo identification, proof of address, insurance information and a list of disaster-related damages if available.
People in Marion and Ohio counties may also apply online or by phone:


Contact Information

Lora D Lipscomb, Public Information Officer