PINEVILLE, WV (WOAY) – FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Pineville on Monday, March 10, in response to the severe storms and flooding that began on Feb. 15, 2025.
The center, located inside the Wyoming County Courthouse at 24 Main Ave, will operate Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary to talk with a FEMA representative.
“They will be set up in the courthouse. We will let everyone know that FEMA will be setting up here in the courthouse lobby helping residents perhaps get a little help getting back to normal,” Wyoming County Commission President, Jason Mullins said.
As of March 7, more than $1 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 1,334 households in West Virginia, including those in Wyoming County. This milestone, reached just one week after the disaster declaration, underscores the importance of affected residents applying for assistance.
At the Disaster Recovery Center, flood victims can:
- Apply for FEMA assistance.
- Check the status of existing applications.
- Receive help with appeal letters and documentation.
- Access other state and federal recovery resources.
Residents can also apply for assistance through the following channels:
- Online: Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
- Phone: Call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free line operates seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service, or others, provide FEMA with your number for that service. fema.gov
- FEMA Mobile App: Download and apply directly.
With widespread infrastructure damage across the county, officials are actively working on repairs and restoring access to roadways.
“We have highways in some areas, small roads and driveways and things that either they [DOH] can or can’t help with. We’re seeing them come out and be very effective trying to fix them as quickly as possible,” Mullins said.
Officials are elated to have FEMA in the county and acknowledged that the disaster declaration for this flood came a bit earlier than in the early 2000s.
“I think that back in the 2001 floods, it took over a month to get a disaster declaration… We’re so glad that they are going to be here helping folks get their lives back together. People have had damages to their homes and their property. So, yes, we’re we’re actually thrilled that they’re here helping,” Mullins said.
The Wyoming County Emergency Management Services has been actively assessing flood damage. Residents with flood-related damages are encouraged to contact them at 304-732-6953, available 24/7.
Dump sites for flood debris are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations:
- Mullens on Moran Ave.
- Oceana on Kopperston Rd.
The landfill will have a box for flood debris only, available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Only flood debris will be accepted.
Donations to support flood relief efforts in Wyoming County can be made to the Wyoming County Community Fund. 100% of donations will be directed to local nonprofit organizations assisting communities recovering from the flooding. For more information and to donate, visit the Wyoming County Economic Development Authority’s website, wyomingcounty.com.
Residents are also encouraged to stay updated through the following local Facebook pages:
- Wyoming County Emergency Services
- Oceana Fire Departmentwyomingcounty.com+1wyomingcounty.com+1
- Mullens City Hallwyomingcounty.com+1wyomingcounty.com+1
- Wyoming County, WV Flood Resources and Donations Groupwyomingcounty.com
