Ohio County, WV — In the wake of the devastating September 16 flash floods that swept through Triadelphia, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been actively assisting
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residents. Following a federal disaster declaration on September 16 $11.7 million in individual assistance was made available for Ohio and Marion counties.
FEMA quickly established disaster recovery centers and began offering financial assistance to those impacted. Kim Fuller, a media relations specialist, emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “We’re at the thirty-day mark. There’s thirty days until the applications are due. That’ll be September 16, it’s the deadline.”
Fuller explained that FEMA’s disaster survivor teams are engaging with the community through special events and pop-up disaster recovery centers. “People don’t have to go to a disaster recovery center per se. They can come to a pop-up disaster recovery center and get registered or they can find out what the status of their application is or if they just have questions,” she said.
Hundreds of residents have already applied for assistance ahead of the September 16 deadline. FEMA has been collaborating closely with local and state agencies to ensure resources are directed where they are most needed.
Monica Myles, a public affairs specialist with the Small Business Administration (SBA), highlighted the importance of applying for aid without delay. “They don’t have to wait for insurance to apply and they can also apply to FEMA as well,” Myles said. She noted that while funds from insurance and SBA cannot be duplicated, the assistance can expedite recovery.
Despite significant progress in Ohio County, FEMA acknowledges that the recovery process is ongoing and urges anyone who hasn’t yet applied for aid to do so before the deadline. “Again, that deadline is September 16 and it’s important that anyone impacted by the flood applies and submits the appropriate documents,” said Fuller.
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