West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey is scheduled to hold a press conference on the recent major disaster declaration and how to get the resources that come with it following flooding that killed four people.

Only four of the 15 West Virginia counties that were listed on the application for the Emergency Disaster Declaration have been approved for FEMA support, according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey. The other counties are still in limbo,

The details for establishing a disaster recovery center as well as other planned work for the agency are still being worked out.

Disaster victims of the Feb. 15 storm which brought record flooding across four southern West Virginia counties can start applying to FEMA for federal aid.

A major disaster was declared in West Virginia Wednesday, granting federal funding after regional flooding; however, several counties still await approval, offi

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.

News that a presidential disaster declaration was finally issued for four West Virginia counties hardest hit by winter flooding, bringing hope to victims still

Crum, West Virginia is just one of many areas in Wayne County that was affected by flooding, leaving behind water damaged roads, homes, cars, and other property.

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

After flooding swept through central Appalachia earlier this month, President Trump approved a major disaster declaration for some states. The federal government has not yet responded to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s request for Virginia,

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Homeland Security Secretary Rob Cunningham says West Virginia’s request for federal disaster assistance in connection with the recent flooding is different than the initial immediate request from the State of Kentucky.

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.