FEMA Assistance Passes $3 Million
Release Date: May 22, 2002
Release Number: 1410-23
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Beckley, WV -- More than $3.8 million in disaster housing grants for residents affected by the recent severe storms, flooding and landslides in southern West Virginia has been approved, state and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials announced today.
As of Wednesday, 3,822 individuals had registered with FEMA for assistance. Of these, 2,032 were referred to the Individual and Family Grant Program and 3,435 were being processed for Disaster Housing assistance.
Four counties - McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wyoming - were designated for assistance after President George W. Bush declared West Virginia a major disaster area on May 5 following the recent severe storms, flooding, and landslides.
Those wishing to register can call FEMA, 1-800-621-3362, any day between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Hearing- or speech-impaired individuals may call TTY at 1-800-462-7585.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 27-Aug-2003 10:31:49