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Mercer County has been granted a Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The declaration is a result of Hurricane Helene, which caused extensive damage throughout southern West Virginia from Sept. 25 to 28.
In November, West Virginia’s Congressional delegation wrote a letter to President Joe Biden and FEMA urging them to consider the state’s appeal for a Major Disaster Declaration.
The declaration releases federal funding to support individuals affected in Mercer County.
Eligible expenses include rental assistance, home repair, home replacement, lodging and more.
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) Teams will be in Mercer County, W.Va., beginning Dec. 13 to provide help to people affected by Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA staff can answer questions about applications for Individual Assistance as well as help people who have not yet registered.
Those affected by the storm do not need to wait for DSA teams to apply for FEMA assistance. Other options include:
Download the FEMA App
