Disaster Centers Now Open In Ohio, Marion Counties

Residents of Marion and Ohio counties will now be able to go directly to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to get assistance following the floods on June 14–15, 2025.

On July 23, President Donald Trump formally declared the floods a major disaster, opening the region to federal aid. Disaster declarations can be requested by governors, but first require approval from the president to receive certain forms of aid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Through the declaration, Trump said on the social media platform Truth Social that he granted the state $11.7 million in federal disaster aid. Gov. Patrick Morrisey had issued a June 20 disaster declaration over the flooding.

At the DRCs, residents can:

• Get in-person help from state, local, nonprofit, and federal agencies on topics such as unemployment, insurance, health services, housing and more.
• Apply for FEMA disaster assistance
• Check the status of an existing application
• Submit documents and get help with forms
• Learn about disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

State agencies represented include the Departments of Health, Homeland Security, and Human Services, among others.

“We are very appreciative to have FEMA on the ground helping these communities through the recovery process,” Morrisey said. “I encourage those affected by the recent floods to visit the Disaster Recovery Centers and utilize the resources available.”

Residents are encouraged to bring photo identification, proof of address, insurance information and a list of disaster-related damages if available.

People in Marion and Ohio counties may also apply online or by phone:

• DisasterAssistance.gov
• 800‑621‑FEMA (3362)
• Download the FEMA app – Apple, Android, more information.

DRC Locations And Hours:

Marion County Disaster Recovery Center

City of Fairmont Public Safety Building

500 Quincy Street

Fairmont, West Virginia

Schedule: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Ohio County Disaster Recovery Center

Triadelphia Community Center

4453 National Road

Triadelphia, West Virginia

Schedule: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed Sunday

Disaster Assistance Pop-Ups

These temporary pop-ups give residents a centralized place to meet with state, local and federal officials to learn about available recovery assistance.

Marion County

East Side Fairmont FD Sub-station

1020 Morgantown Avenue

Fairmont, West Virginia

Schedule: Monday – Sunday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Ohio County

Valley Grove Town Hall

1855 National Road

Valley Grove, West Virginia

Schedule: Monday – Sunday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.