West Virginia (WOAY) Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now available to qualifying West Virginians affected by severe storms and flooding in August.
Governor Patrick Morrisey and WorkForce West Virginia say the assistance is available to eligible individuals who live or work in Fayette, Harrison, and Kanawha counties and experienced job loss or an interruption in work because of the storms from August 14-18.
The assistance may also cover eligible self-employed workers, including farmers who are not typically covered by regular state unemployment insurance.
The deadline to file a claim is December 7.
Applicants must also provide proof of past earnings within 21 days of filing.
Officials say eligible individuals may receive benefits through April 10th, 2027, as long as their unemployment or loss of self-employment continues as a direct result of the disaster. Benefits are determined weekly.
The federal disaster declaration number is DR 4953.
Those affected should contact WorkForce West Virginia by calling 304-558-3340, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or by emailing ucpolicy@wv.gov.
