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West Virginia Flood Recovery Efforts
West Virginia’s June 2026 flood was one of the state’s costliest disasters, prompting nearly 5,000 FEMA assistance awards totaling over $42 million and $173 million in public aid across 18 counties. Schools, homes, and infrastructure were devastated, requiring massive coordination among federal, state, and volunteer groups. A direct housing program helped 44 families find permanent shelter, while long-term recovery efforts focused on hazard mitigation — including flood risk assessments, property buyouts, and elevations — all supported by FEMA’s decade-long partnership with West Virginia. The…
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