West Virginia (WCHS) — According to the governor’s news release, disaster aid provided to West Virginians as a result of the February flood has topped $21 million.
In the statement, Gov. Patrick Morrisey stated that FEMA had provided help to 4,383 households in West Virginia totaling $21.6 million.
“This money is being used to rebuild homes, reopen businesses, and restore a feeling of normalcy to individuals harmed by the disaster. “We’ll keep working until every West Virginian receives assistance,” Morrisey said in the statement.
So far, 4,491 registrations have been received. FEMA will contact households in the declared region who have filed incomplete applications to assist them with completing the process, according to the news release.
The recovery initiative also involves financial assistance to local companies and property owners. The US Small Business Administration has provided $746,100 in low-interest catastrophe loans to help 17 residences and 3 businesses rebuild and reopen, according to a news release.
Several counties, including Logan, Lincoln, Mingo, and Wayne, were heavily damaged during the February flooding.
Residents affected by the flood on February 15 can request for assistance by clicking here or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
