News, Media & Events: West Virginia

Events

Sep 3, 2025 EST - Sep 3, 2025 5:30 p.m. EST
Virtual
BABAA Three Key Pillars: Background, Compliance, and Waivers
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of 30-minute training webinars on the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), a part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Sep 10, 2025 EST - Sep 10, 2025 5:30 p.m. EST
Virtual
FEMA Policy Decisions: Rolling Stock and Removable Objects
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of 30-minute training webinars on the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), a part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)

Preparedness Tips

A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.

Press Releases and Fact Sheets

Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Jefferson County

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Jefferson County, West Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. The 90-day appeal period will begin Aug.14, 2025.
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Where West Virginians can meet with FEMA staff

From August 10 – 16, 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – FEMA staff is in West Virginia, at community locations selected by local and state officials. If you are a resident of Marion or Ohio counties and you have been impacted by the June 14-15 storms, FEMA staff can answer questions, direct you to state and nonprofit resources, and assist you with your FEMA applications.
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FEMA assistance may cover damaged wells, furnaces, and septic systems

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – When you think of FEMA assistance, you may think that FEMA helps pay for repairs to your home’s roof or floors. But if you had damage to your furnace, septic system, or private well— and insurance does not cover the cost—FEMA may be able to help.
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