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Gov. Morrisey secures FEMA extension for West Virginia flood disaster assistance through Oct. 17
West Virginia Governor Morrisey announced FEMA approved a two-week extension (to Oct. 17, 2026) for residents in Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie, and Upshur counties affected by July flooding to apply for federal disaster assistance. Flood-damaged homes in these counties face mold risk; FEMA Individual Assistance can cover home repairs, temporary housing, and personal property replacement including mold remediation needs.
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Source publication date: 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
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- Lewis County, West Virginia, US
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West Virginia Governor Morrisey announced FEMA approved a two-week extension (to Oct. 17, 2026) for residents in Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie, and Upshur counties affected by July flooding to apply for federal disaster assistance. Flood-damaged homes in these counties face mold risk; FEMA Individual Assistance can cover home repairs, temporary housing, and personal property replacement including mold remediation needs.
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WV Office of the Governor
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