Disaster unemployment assistance available in 3 counties impacted by August floods, planned power outage...
Disaster Recovery
FEMA official responds to misconceptions surrounding assistance (WBOY)
Some August flood victims may be eligible for disaster unemployment benefits (WV MetroNews)
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available in three West Virginia counties (WOWK TV) – from article: “Certain people affected by the severe storms that struck West Virginia from Aug. 14 through Aug. 18 now have access to Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). … eligible residents and workers in Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties can apply for DUA benefits.”
Planned Power Outage
Planned power outage to occur in Pocahontas County (WVNS TV) – from article: “According to a post on the Poca. Co. Homeland Security & Emergency Management’s Facebook page, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, a MonPower planned power outage will occur in the Arbovale, Bartow, Durbin, and Green Bank areas of Pocahontas County.”
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