Other FEMA Options

To apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, visit disasterassistance.gov to begin your application. 

You can also call 1-800-621-3362 or download the FEMA app on your smartphone.

Please have the following available:

• Your address with zip code
• Condition of your damaged home
• Insurance information, if available
• Social Security number
• Phone number where you can be contacted
• Address where you can get mail or emailaddress to receive electronic notifications

Direct Deposit: Disaster assistance funds can be sent directly to your bank account. Please provide your bank account type, account number and bank routing number.

Stay in touch with FEMA: When you apply, you will receive a FEMA registration number. Save it. You will need the number whenever you contact FEMA.

Homeowner Flood Assistance

The Homeowner Flood Assistance is designed to assist Marion County households in the wake of the devastating flood that occurred on June 15, 2025.

The Homeowner Flood Assistance Fund will provide one-time assistance payments of $500 to help homeowners with:

• Structural damage caused by the flood
• Purchase of replacement appliances
• Costs associated with clean-up from the flooding

SEE IF YOU QUALIFY AND APPLY HERE

Small Business Administration Assistance

In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued July 22, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for West Virginia small businesses, private nonprofits and residents affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides occurring June 14-15, 2025.

The declaration covers primary counties of Marion and Ohio which are eligible for both Physical damage loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the SBA. Small businesses and most private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA EIDLs: Brooke, Harrison, Marshall, Monongalia, Taylor and Wetzel in West Virginia as well as Belmont and Jefferson counties in Ohio; as well as Washington county in Pennsylvania.

Beginning Saturday, July 26, SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the Marion County Business Recovery Center (BRC) at Fairmont State University to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help individuals complete their application. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment in advance at https://ow.ly/e9AZ50WvksP.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/5XPr50WvksQ

WV Disaster Unemployment Assistance

Individuals living or working in Marion and Ohio counties who lost their job due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides may apply for DUA benefits. They are also available to self-employed workers, including farmers, who are usually not entitled to unemployment insurance benefits. Those who apply must provide proof of past earnings, such as business records or bank statements and income tax forms no more than 21 days after the application has been filed. Claims must be filed by September 22, 2025.

“Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) applies to losses incurred during the incident period of June 14-15, 2025, for eligible people impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides,” said Scott Adkins, Acting Commissioner of WorkForce West Virginia. “Full-time workers, part-time workers, and self-employed part-time individuals can be eligible for benefits. The last payable week of this emergency benefit ends January 24, 2026 as long as your unemployment or loss of self-employment continues as a result of the disaster. Eligibility for DUA benefits will be determined on a week-to-week basis for each week you file your claim.”

Unemployed individuals due to the June 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides must contact WorkForce West Virginia by sending an email to ucpolicy@wv.gov or by calling 304-558-3340 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

IRS Assistance

Residents of Ohio and Marion counties impacted by flooding in June are eligible for tax relief, according to the IRS.

Affected individuals and businesses will have until Feb. 2 to file returns and pay any taxes that were originally due during this period.

The Feb. 2 filing deadline applies to:

• Any individual, business or tax-exempt organization that has a valid extension to file their 2024 return due to run out on Oct. 15, 2025.
• Quarterly estimated income tax payments normally due on June 16, Sept. 15, 2025, and Jan. 15, 2026
• Quarterly payroll and excise tax returns normally due on July 31, Oct. 31, 2025, and Jan. 31, 2026.
• Calendar-year partnerships and S corporations whose 2024 extensions run out on Sept. 15, 2025.
• Calendar-year corporations whose 2024 extensions run out on Oct. 15, 2025.
• Calendar-year tax exempt organizations whose extensions run out on Nov. 17, 2025.

For additional information, visit www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/faqs-for-disaster….

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Fill Out Damage Assessment Form

Anyone that has experienced flooding, please be sure and fill out the online VOAD assessment form. This form is used for the state to assess damage.

VOAD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT FORM

Red Cross- Individual Assistance

The deadline to sign-up for Red Cross Individual Assistance has been extended to July 14th for Marion County.

The Red Cross assesses the individual needs of each impacted household and provides recovery assistance, including financial assistance, recovery planning, and/or referrals to community partners. The Red Cross is working to get immediate financial assistance into the hands of residents whose homes were severely impacted by flooding. Red Cross damage assessment teams have been in communities to determine if homes received major damage or were destroyed.

Households must apply for the program by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment with a representative.

Governor Morrisey- Housing Assistance Fund

The WVHDF is already administering the Emergency Rental Assistance Program with funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This program can be used to assist with certain housing related expenses incurred through September of 2025 by victims of recent flooding.

To apply for available assistance, visit the WVHDF website and fill out the Emergency Housing Assistance form. 

Monetary Donations

TVUW Flood Assistance Fund

SNAP Benefits

Debris Removal

After five days of advertised flood debris removal, all debris removal requests have been completed. 

NO FLOOD DEBRIS WILL BE COLLECTED AS OF WEDNESDAY JUNE 25th.

Cleanup Hotline

Fairmont Board of Realtors

Fairmont Board of Realtors has received grant money for flood victims experiencing property damage to their home.

If you had any damage and filled out information on the google form that was previously on this webpage, you will be receiving an application at the email you provided. (Please allow time to receive, there is only one person processing the information and sending out applications.)

If you are unable to fill the form online and email or have questions, please reach out to Katie Stewart at 304-816-7544 by text or call. She has paper/digital copies of the application, can assist you with completing the application, and help get it submitted.

If you didn’t provide information earlier but still need assistance, there are applications at Christ Episcopal Church during the supply pick up day and times this week.

After Saturday, June 28, 2025, you will need to contact Katie Stewart to obtain an application. Only one application per household.

Information needed for application:

Photo ID showing proof of residency
Copy of Mortgage Statement or Lease Agreement/Letter from Landlord or Hotel Receipt (if displaced), or 2024 Tax Ticket (if home is owned outright)

One of the following is required to Show Proof of Damage to your Primary Residence

Photos of Damages
Insurance Estimate
Copies of Written Claims, Settlement Proceeds or Claim Status Reports
Copies of Repair Estimates from Contractors

Marion County Public Libraries

If you need a safe, quiet space, all of our library locations are open to you. Whether you need to cool off, dry out, charge your phone, use a computer or our WiFi, or just take a break - you’re welcome to stay for an hour or the whole day.

Local Food Pantries

Salvation Army

• 304-366-2601, 1512 Locust Ave. Fairmont, WV
• Tuesday-Friday- By Appointment
• Call 304-366-2601 to schedule.

Mannington Food Pantry

• 304-365-1565, 811 E Main St, Mannington, WV 26582
• Wednesday- 9:00 - 12:00

Marion County Family Resource Network

• 304-366-4445, 200 Fairmont Avenue, Suite 106
• Monday-Wednesday, 9:00-4:00

Marion County Pantry- Union Mission

• 304-363-0300, 107 Jefferson St.
• 2nd and 4th Wednesday- 9:00 - 12:00

Soup Opera

• 304-367-1098, 425 Quincy St
• Monday-Friday, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Red Cross- Individual Assistance

Please visit the Red Cross Service Center during the dates and times below:
Tuesday, June 24th to Friday, June 27th
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
City of Fairmont Public Safety Building
500 Quincy Street, Fairmont, WV 26554
 

The Red Cross assesses the individual needs of each impacted household and provides recovery assistance, including financial assistance, recovery planning, and/or referrals to community partners. The Red Cross is working to get immediate financial assistance into the hands of residents whose homes were severely impacted by flooding. Red Cross damage assessment teams have been in communities to determine if homes received major damage or were destroyed.

Households must apply for the program by visiting the site above during open hours with proof of identity and residence (state issued ID and current utility bill) or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment with a representative.

Emergency Shelter- Fairmont State University

The Emergency Shelter at Fairmont State officially closes at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 20th. All those that were housed in the shelter have been transitioned to temporary or permanent housing. Thank you to all who helped operate the shelter from Sunday-Friday.

Special Saturday Hours- Cleaning Supplies

Volunteers will be at the Public Safety Building on Saturday, June 21 from 9:00 to 1:00 p.m. to help with cleaning supplies. If you are still in need of supplies, please stop by. Thank you to the amazing volunteers for helping us add these additional hours.

Home/Property Damage Assistance

Do you have property damage form the flood? Fairmont Board of Realtors will have some funding for those affected by recent flooding. Please fill out the survey at the following link. Only one submission per household. We will communicate through email after submission.

https://forms.gle/8jbbrdZ4SgyBw8Cf8

Shovels, Hoses, Gloves- Rick Bailey State Farm

2868 White Hall Blvd, Fairmont

Neighbors in Fairmont… need a push broom, shovel, a hose or even a pair of gloves for storm cleanup… we got you!!! FREE!!!

Stop Out and Pick them up!!!

Emerge- Activities for Kids/Families

We will be open Tuesday-Friday from 12-6 pm and will offer free crafting projects and board games, along with our kids’ area for play to those affected and who need a place to come.

We are located at 2267 White Hall Blvd, White Hall, WV. 

Item Giveaway- Saturday- June 21- The Anchor Holds

Blankets, pillows, Men, Women and children's clothing (some new with tags, sizes vary, you'll just need to come and look), dishes, skillets, air mattress,  book shelf, end tables, shoes, 
Coffee pots, air fryer, a few toys, baby crib and a few other things.

If you have questions or concerns you may contact us by calling or texting 681-212-1568.

Location: 
The Anchor Holds
1276 Hoult Road, Fairmont

Pierpont Community & Technical College- Flood Buckets

Red Cross

If you need assistance from the Red Cross, please call them at 1-800-Red-CROSS. They are also assessing where their services are most needed. 

If you are interested in volunteering your time, please sign up using this link from The Red Cross: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/..

Cooling Station- Family Resource Network

To offer a space to regroup and recharge, our office will be open as a cooling station on Wednesday 6/18 from 10 AM to 3 PM. We will be closed on Thursday 6/19 and Friday 6/20.

200 Fairmont Ave Suite 106, Fairmont, WV 26554

If your family needs a place to cool off, dry out, or simply take a break, you’re welcome to stop by. We’ll have snacks, water, and even some board games available for your family.