West Virginia (WOAY)- Governor Morrisey and Workforce West Virginia announce disaster unemployment assistance benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties.
Individuals living or working in these counties who lost their jobs due to severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides may apply for federal unemployment benefits.
Benefits are available to self-employed workers, including farmers, who are usually not entitled to unemployment insurance benefits.
Applicants must provide proof of past earnings, such as business records or bank statements and income tax forms, no more than 21 days after filing the application.
Claims must be filed by April 28; the disaster number is #DR-4861.
In addition to helping file a DUA claim, Workforce West Virginia offers reemployment services, including resume services, job search assistance, and job placement.
For more information, contact Workforce WV via email at ucpolicy@wv.gov, at (304)558-3340 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or online at workforcewv.org.
