News and Media: Disaster 4851

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Renters and homeowners in Mercer County, W.Va., who were affected by the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene have two weeks to apply for assistance. FRIDAY, FEB. 7, 2025, IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY.
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FEMA assistance is not taxable. Applying for disaster assistance will not affect other federal benefits you may receive.
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FEMA may provide assistance to underinsured survivors to help pay for disaster-related costs that insurance doesn’t cover.
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If you were affected during the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene and have questions about legal issues such as repair contracts, working with contractors, replacing wills and other legal documents, you might be eligible to get free legal counseling from a group of West Virginia lawyers who have volunteered limited legal help.
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If you suffered damage or losses from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene, you have three weeks left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.
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FEMA Support by the Numbers: West Virginia  DR-4851. $1M Individual Assistance Funding for Mercer County
West Virginia DR-4851: Mercer County - FEMA Support by the Numbers for 01/03/2025

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