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.
If you are a resident of Marion or Ohio counties and your primary residence was impacted by the June 14-15 severe storms, please file an insurance claim as soon as possible. FEMA can’t pay for losses your insurance will cover. For any uninsured and unmet needs, apply for FEMA assistance next. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is Monday, September 22, 2025.
When applying, be sure to include damages to furnaces, septic systems, private wells or private roads and bridges, on your form. If you have an inspection, let the FEMA inspector know that you experienced damage to one or more of these items. FEMA assistance can help pay for the cost to repair or replace these items. It can also cover the cost of a professional estimate to repair or replace them.
The fastest way to apply for FEMA assistance is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. If you need additional help, you can call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 or visit a Disaster Recovery Center. To locate a center, check the FEMA app or visit fema.gov/drc.
The Small Business Administration is also accepting applications for low-interest loans to help individuals and businesses recover. Residents can go to the Business Recovery Center for more information.
- Marion County Business Recovery Center is open at Fairmount State University, Falcon Center Room 304, Fairmont, WV 26554
- Ohio County Business Recovery Center is open at Triadelphia Townhall, 4453 National Road, Triadelphia, WV 26059
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4884 and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
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