West Virginia Referrals - FEMA
West Virginia ReferralsThese resources are provided solely for the information of individuals using this page. When you visit another website, you are subject toits privacy policies.FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies, or applications.Programs and hours vary.Need to find information about a specific topic? Use CTRL F and enter the subject in the search box.If you find incorrect information in this document, please let us know.CategoryWeb LinkAssistance DescriptionWest VirginiaWorking to assure that West Virginians withAccess andDevelopmentalFunctional Needsdevelopmental disabilities receive the services, supports,Disabilities Counciland other forms of assistance they need to exercise selfand Disabilitiesdetermination and achieve independence, productivity,integration, and inclusion in the community.Access andWest Virginia CenterImprove the lives of West Virginians with disabilities byfor Excellence inFunctional Needssupporting more diverse, inclusive communities.Disabilitiesand DisabilitiesEducation and training, research, resources, andservices.Access andFunctional Needsand DisabilitiesWest VirginiaCommission for theDeaf and Hard ofHearingAssistive communication, registry of interpreters,resources, complaint forms, news, and education.Aging ServicesWest Virginia Bureauof Senior ServicesAging ServicesWest Virginia Agingand DisabilityResource NetworkThe West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services is thedesignated state agency that acts as the lead entity forprograms serving older West Virginians. Topics such ashow to get "Help at Home", "Staying Healthy", legal aid,insurance, consumer protection, and "In-Home CareWorker Registry". Online listing of Senior Centers andCounty Aging Providers.The West Virginia Aging & Disability Resource Network(ADRN) and our partner agencies are a bridge toavailable resources for long-term care services andsupports. Online "Find Organizations" search by areas,zip codes, or providers.Updated: May 2021Telephone304-558-0416TDD 304-558-2376Morgantown (North):304-293-4692888-829-9426TTY: (800) 518-1448Big Chimney (South):304-720-3200Voice/TTY: 304-558-1675VP: 304-400-6959Voice/TTY: 866-461-3578304-558-3317877-987-3646866-981-2372
West Virginia ReferralsThese resources are provided solely for the information of individuals using this page. When you visit another website, you are subject toits privacy policies.FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies, or applications.Programs and hours vary.Need to find information about a specific topic? Use CTRL F and enter the subject in the search box.If you find incorrect information in this document, please let us know.CategoryWeb LinkAssistance DescriptionAgricultural AidUSDA Farm ServiceAgency: West VirginiaAgricultural AidUSDA RuralDevelopment: WestVirginiaAgricultural AidWest VirginiaDepartment ofAgricultureTelephoneAgricultural programs, agricultural risk coverage, recoveryprograms, and agriculture disaster loans. Online officelocator map by county.Rural Development offers loans, grants, and loanguarantees to help create jobs and support economicdevelopment and essential services such as housing,health care, first responder services and equipment, andwater, electric and communications infrastructure.Directory of office locations and contacts.Information on animal health, business development,food safety, environment, and 4-558-3550Animals/PetsConsumerServicesOffice of the WestVirginia AttorneyGeneral: ConsumerProtectionResource for information about how consumers canprotect themselves, get scams alerts, and file complaints.Online complaint forms available.1-800-368-8808Online complaint formContractorsWest Virginia Divisionof Labor: ContractorLicensingOnline search for contractor licenses, manufacturedhousing information, certifications, and consumerinformation.A General Building Contractors License is required inWest Virginia when the project exceeds 1,000.304-558-7890ContractorsUpdated: May 2021
West Virginia ReferralsThese resources are provided solely for the information of individuals using this page. When you visit another website, you are subject toits privacy policies.FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies, or applications.Programs and hours vary.Need to find information about a specific topic? Use CTRL F and enter the subject in the search box.If you find incorrect information in this document, please let us know.CategoryWeb LinkAssistance DescriptionUnited Summit Center Serving Harrison, Marion, Lewis, Taylor, Braxton,Crisis CounselingDoddridge, and Gilmer Counties outpatient services tomeet consumer needs in the areas of Crisis Intervention,Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, and Intellectual orDevelopmental Disabilities services. Programs areavailable to provide for the treatment needs of children,adolescents, adults, and older adults.Crisis CounselingPotomac HighlandsServing Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, andGuild ComprehensivePendleton counties. Provides comprehensive behavioralBehavioral Healthhealth services for people diagnosed with mental illness,Servicessubstance use issues, intellectual and developmentaldisabilities, and other life problems.Valley HealthcareServing Monongalia, Marion, Taylor, and PrestonCrisis CounselingSystem Crisiscounties. Providing comprehensive behavioral healthprogram including mental health, chemical dependency,developmental disabilities, and "ropes and challenges"events.Crisis CounselingPrestera CenterServing Boone, Cabell, Clay, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan,Mason, Putnam, and Wayne counties. Provides servicesto rural areas where individuals may otherwise be unableto access behavioral health services. Services foraddiction recovery, adults, children and adolescents,crisis services, and intellectual disabilities.Disaster SpecificInformationUpdated: May 2021TelephoneEmergency: 911Crisis: 800-786-6480Main office: 304-623-5661Emergency: 911Crisis: 800-545-4357Emergency: 911Crisis: 800-232-0020Emergency: 911Mental Health Crisis:800-642-3434General: 877-399-7776
West Virginia ReferralsThese resources are provided solely for the information of individuals using this page. When you visit another website, you are subject toits privacy policies.FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies, or applications.Programs and hours vary.Need to find information about a specific topic? Use CTRL F and enter the subject in the search box.If you find incorrect information in this document, please let us know.CategoryWeb LinkAssistance DescriptionDisasterWorkforce WestWhen Disaster Unemployment Assistance is activated,UnemploymentVirginiathe agency will provide disaster information. ThisAssistanceassistance provides weekly benefit payments to those outof work due to the disaster, including self-employedpersons, farm and ranch owners, and others not coveredunder regular unemployment insurance programs.Essential NeedsWest VirginiaDepartment of Healthand Human Services:Family AssistanceEssential NeedsFood Pantries WestVirginiaEssential NeedsWest Virginia Healthand HumanResources: Women,Infants, and Children(WIC) ProgramWest Virginia 2-1-1Essential NeedsUpdated: May 2021Telephone800-252-5627TTY: 711Information on assistance and benefits including foodassistance, the Supplemental Nutrition AssistanceProgram (SNAP) formerly known as food stamp, childsupport assistance, energy assistance, Temporary Aid toNeedy Families (TANF), medical assistance, and generalrelief.Directory by city for resources such as Food Banks, SoupKitchens, and non-profit organizations committed tofighting hunger. Search for food pantries with onlinelocator by address.Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program providesquality nutrition and breastfeeding counseling andeducation; as well as health monitoring and nutritiousfoods.304-558-0628Information and referrals for essential needs and healthand human services including disaster related services.211Online locator by address304-558-0030
West Virginia ReferralsThese resources are provided solely for the information of individuals using this page. When you visit another website, you are subject toits privacy policies.FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies, or applications.Programs and hours vary.Need to find information about a specific topic? Use CTRL F and enter the subject in the search box.If you find incorrect information in this document, please let us know.CategoryWeb LinkAssistance DescriptionWest VirginiaIndividuals concerned with children or adults at risk forFamily &Department of HealthProtectiveabuse and neglect. When you suspect abuse or neglectand Humanof children or adults you should report your concerns toServicesResources: Childrenthe county office of the Department of Health and Humanand FamiliesResources where you live. Online county office locatoravailable.TelephoneEmergency: 911800-352-6513West Virginia Bureaufor Medical Services:MedicaidWest VirginiaChildren's HealthInsurance ProgramInformation on application and eligibility for stateMedicaid. Online directory of local Department of Healthand Human Resources (DHHR) offices.WVCHIP was created to help working families who do nothave health insurance for their children.877-716-1212TTY: 855-889-4325HousingUSDA RuralDevelopment: WestVirginia304-284-4860HousingHUD Public HousingAgency: West VirginiaWe offer loans, grants, and loan guarantees to supporteconomic development and essential services such ashousing, health care, first responder services andequipment, and water, electric and communicationsinfrastructure.Information about HUD rental programs, includingHousing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers.InsuranceWest Virginia Officesof the InsuranceCommissioner:Consumer ServicesThe Consumer Service Section is available to assist allWest Virginia consumers, insurance companies, and theiragents with insurance questions or complaints.888-879-9842TTY 800-435-7381Health CareServicesUpdated: May 2021877-982-2447304-347-7000800-225-5342TTY: 800-877-8339
West Virginia ReferralsThese resources are provided solely for the information of individuals using this page. When you visit another website, you are subject toits privacy policies.FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies, or applications.Programs and hours vary.Need to find information about a specific topic? Use CTRL F and enter the subject in the search box.If you find incorrect information in this document, please let us know.CategoryWeb LinkAssistance DescriptionWest Virginia StateInformation, lawyer referral service, mediation referral,Legal ServicesBar: Lawyer Referralnon-criminal legal aid services for low income people,Serviceveterans, and free volunteer lawyer l ServicesLegal Aid of WestVirginiaCivil legal aid, Behavioral Health Advocacy, and LongTerm and Elder Care program for low-income families.Online intake application form available.Intake: 866-255-4370Eldercare: 800-834-0598Tax PreparationWest Virginia StateTax DepartmentInformation on state taxes for individuals and businesses.Online services, forms, and resources. Regional offices inBeckley, Clarksburg, Martinsburg, Parkersburg, andWheeling.304-558-3333800-982-8297Veterans ServicesWest VirginiaDepartment ofVeteran's Assistance304-558-3661Connection to federal and state veteran benefits, familysupport, and quality veteran’s care. Online locator for field Online contact form Veteranoffice locations and contact numbers.Crisis Hotline: 800-273-8255Vital StatisticsWest VirginiaDepartment of MotorVehiclesOnline services to replace identification, driver’s license,vehicle registration, and vehicle titles. Online locator forregional offices.Vital StatisticsWest VirginiaDepartment of Healthand HumanResources: HealthStatistics CenterReplacement birth, death, marriage, and divorcecertificates and other vital document services.Updated: May 2021304-558-3900800-642-9066Hearing Impaired 800-7426991304-558-2931
West Virginia ReferralsThese resources are provided solely for the information of individuals using this page. When you visit another website, you are subject toits privacy policies.FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies, or applications.Programs and hours vary.Need to find information about a specific topic? Use CTRL F and enter the subject in the search box.If you find incorrect information in this document, please let us know.CategoryWeb LinkAssistance DescriptionVolunteer WestLead agency for volunteerism and National Service inVolunteerVirginiaWest Virginia. AmeriCorps positions, volunteeropportunities, grant and training opportunities.VolunteerUpdated: May 2021VOLUNTEERSSHOULD NOT SELFDEPLOYTelephone304-558-0111800-984-3577
Legal Services West Virginia State Bar: Lawyer Referral Service Information, lawyer referral service, mediation referral, non-criminal legal aid services for low income people, veterans, and free volunteer lawyer consultation. 304-553-7220 866-989-8227 Legal Services Legal Aid of West Virgi
FEMA P-320 and P-361 guidelines, FEMA’s term "safe room" can only be applied to protective spaces meeting the FEMA criteria. If a space is designed only to the ICC-500 Standard then FEMA requires it be called a “shelter”. Therefore: FEMA does not recognized NSSA/ICC 500 compliant safe rooms as meeting FEMA 361. They
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tornado protection since 1980, in TR-83A FEMA was involved with the development of ICC 500, the first consensus code for storm shelters released in 2008 11 Latest in ICC 500 and FEMA P-361 Requirements FEMA-Funded Safe Room Grants 12 FEMA’s recommended guidance in P-320 and P-361 are r
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FEMA GO User Manual Mitigation: Hazards 08/25/20 1 Introduction FEMA GO is one electronic application solution that houses the grant management functions for all of FEMA’s grant programs. This user manual addresses the Subapplication Development module for FEMA’s hazard mitigation grant programs.
About the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 7 Overview of FEMA 7 . to protect critical transportation infrastructure and the travelling public . Manual, and the terms and conditions of the award, FEMA must proceed to administratively close the
This report addresses (1) how FEMA’s disaster workforce is qualified and deployed, (2) how effective FEMA’s qualification and deployment processes were during the 2017 and 2018 disaster seasons in ensuring workforce needs were met in the field, and (3) the extent to which FEMA’s disaster workforce receives staff
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