The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that a disaster recovery center will open in Williamson on Monday to aid the people who have suffered losses d

According to a news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, more than $1 million has been approved for West Virginia residents who live in one of the four counties declared Major Disasters by President Donald Trump last week.

Only one week after a federal disaster was declared for Mercer, McDowell, Wyoming and Mingo counties, more than $1 million in federal assistance has already been approved for victims of the Feb. 15 flood.

More than $1 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 1,334 households in West Virginia following the impacts of the severe storm and flooding on

West Virginia Emergency Management Division’s FEMA partners will have a Disaster Recovery Center open starting Friday in McDowell County to help victims of the devastating mid-February floods that occurred across Southern West Virginia.

The recovery is well underway, but for many a return to normal will take time. In parts of Mingo, McDowell, Mercer and Wyoming counties those who had homes flooded out have spent recent days moving soaked and ruined furniture and other belongings to the curb.

A Disaster Recovery Center will open in part of McDowell County to help people who were affected by flooding. According to a press release, the Disaster Recovery

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Feb. 26, 2025 that the federal government accepted his request for Individual Assistance in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo and Wyoming counties. Other counties in the request still remain under consideration by FEMA according to the press release.

At this time FEMA officials are still reviewing reports and continue to receive virtual damage assessment surveys.

The southern portions of West Virginia continue to recover after intense flooding, particularly Mingo and McDowell counties. Earlier this week, Governor Patrick

The City of South Charleston’s floodplain development appeal has been approved by FEMA. In an effort to combine flood mitigation with community

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams made their way to McDowell County to help people in the aftermath of flooding that swept through the region. According to