Helping West Virginia Communities
Our communities in Southern West Virginia were significantly impacted by the devastating floods and extreme weather conditions in February 2025. In response to this crisis, the West Virginia Chamber Foundation has mobilized support for those affected.
Affected communities include:
- Boone, Cabell, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh, Summers, Wayne and Wyoming counties.
West Virginia Counties Granted Major Disaster Declaration
Federal disaster aid for recent flooding in West Virginia has been approved and individual assistance has been granted for Boone, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming counties, with other areas still under consideration by FEMA.
Click the button below to apply for aid and learn more about the disaster declaration.
Resources
West Virginia Disaster Survey
West Virginia Emergency Management has released a survey to aid in collecting information on damages from the storms.
Red Cross
The Red Cross is active throughout the state of West Virginia
Disaster Resource Information
The West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources Disaster Resource Center.
FEMA
Visit FEMA’s Resource Center for additional resources.
Disaster Assistance
Get help applying for FEMA disaster assistance.
U.S. Small Business Administration: West Virginia
Get help from the SBA for your business.
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible to everyone, including individuals with mobility challenges, visual impairments, and those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. For further information regarding disaster recovery in West Virginia, please visit emd.wv.gov, the West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4861, and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
McDowell County
Bradshaw Town Hall | 10002 Marshall Hwy. | Bradshaw, WV 24817
Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Closed on Sundays
Mingo County
Williamson Campus | 1601 Armory Drive | Williamson, WV 25661
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Closed on Sundays
Raleigh County
Beckley-Raleigh Emergency Services Facility | 1224 Airport Road | Beaver, WV 25813
Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Closed on Sundays
Wyoming County
Wyoming Co. Court House | 24 Main Ave | Pineville, WV 24874
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Closed on Sundays
Serving Up Love: Welch restaurant providing meals during McDowell flood recovery
In flood-affected McDowell County, Latin Appalachian restaurant in Welch has been providing thousands of free meals to residents in need since the mid-February flood. The eatery has transitioned to an emergency food hub, offering comforting meals and support. Abagail Diaz, a Jobs for West Virginia’s Graduates student, is assisting her father Roberto Diaz in managing the meal demand.
This story was written by Jeff Morris after he traveled with the Chamber Team to Welch, where Sarah Morris created a video documentary of Latin Appalachian’s incredible efforts.
West Virginia Chamber Foundation Mobilizes Recovery Efforts
The West Virginia Chamber Foundation deployed multiple trips to support communities affected by the devastating floods, delivering donations and aiding recovery for affected communities.
We are incredibly proud of the students in the Jobs for West Virginia’s Graduates (JWVG) program, who are actively contributing to recovery efforts despite their own losses. Their dedication, along with support from the JWVG community, is helping bring hope to those impacted.
Your financial contributions or supplies are vital for making a difference.
Ways to Donate
The West Virginia Chamber Foundation
Email Elizabeth House at [email protected] to make a monetary donation. Please call 304-342-1115 if you have any questions.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) Foundation Relief Fund
Donations to the ARH Foundation Relief Fund will support shelter, food, medical care, and long-term aid for those impacted by the disaster. Every dollar contributed will directly benefit flood relief initiatives.
United Way of Southern West Virginia
Monetary donations: unitedwayswv.org | Physical donations: 110 Croft St., Beckley.
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The need for action is urgent to support our fellow West Virginians and our communities.
Please consider contributing to our relief efforts, as every little bit helps those in our communities who are struggling. Together, we can provide the assistance needed to help our neighbors rebuild and recover.
Thank you for your support during this critical time. If you have any questions or want to assist with cleanup, don’t hesitate to reach out to the West Virginia Chamber at 304-342-1115 or email Kathy Thomas at [email protected].
Any physical donations can be dropped off to our office located at 1624 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25311.
West Virginia Chamber Foundation
The Chamber Foundation has a proven track record of mobilizing resources during difficult times, as demonstrated in 2016 when we provided over $350,000 in mini-grants and essential supplies to communities, small businesses and directly supported emergency responders and those affected by flooding.