CHARLESTON, W.Va. — FEMA has approved more than $28 million in disaster recovery and mitigation funding for Mid‑Atlantic states, including money to support storm‑damaged infrastructure in West Virginia.
The agency announced Wednesday that the funding includes $27.5 million through FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which reimburses states and local governments for repairs to public buildings, roads, utilities and emergency protective measures following federally declared disasters.
West Virginia will receive $645,160 for Division of Highways repairs tied to storms and flooding that struck the state in June 2025. FEMA said the funding helps communities restore essential services and rebuild stronger, more resilient infrastructure.
Other awards include reimbursements to Baltimore and Washington, D.C., for COVID‑19 response efforts, and funding for Delaware and Pennsylvania to address damage from past hurricanes and tropical storms.
FEMA also approved $900,000 through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the City of Williamsburg, Virginia, to retrofit the Waller Mill Dam. The program supports long‑term projects such as drainage improvements, building code upgrades, flood‑protection measures and utility hardening.
Federal officials said the funding reflects FEMA’s continued commitment to helping states recover from hurricanes, severe storms, tornadoes and wildfires while reducing future disaster risks.
