Region VII Planning and Development Council

08/31/2026

⏰Deadline to register for assistance is October 3! 🌪

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💡💡💡 DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 3 💡💡💡
If you were affected by severe storms and flood in Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie or Upshur counties on July 21, you have until OCTOBER 3RD TO REGISTER FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE.
It is crucial that you submit your registration ASAP. Reach out for any questions!

08/28/2026

✨INTEGRATED PREPAREDNESS PLANNING WORKSHOP✨

📍Elkins, WV - September 22

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08/26/2026

📣Attention municipal officials and staff: Learn how to interact with FEMA when disasters affect your communities during this webinar!

Join our Navigating FEMA Public Assistance Webinar this Thursday, August 27! This webinar will teach municipal officials and staff how to interact with FEMA when disasters affect your communities.
⏰️ Thursday, August 27, 1 p.m.
📍 Virtual
👉 Register here: https://www.nclm.org/events-training/events-calendar/event?id=41cf6acf-bf95-f111-8075-002248082a42
In addition to expert guidance, participants will have time to ask questions, discuss real-world challenges, and engage directly with disaster recovery experts.

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

If your home or business is in a declared disaster area, SBA assistance can help you rebuild and recover.

✅ Apply now: https://www.sba.gov/disaster
✅ Follow SBA Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience for more updates

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If your home or business is in a declared disaster area, SBA assistance can help you rebuild and recover.

✅ Apply now: https://www.sba.gov/disaster
✅ Follow SBA Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience for more updates

08/21/2026

Help is 3️⃣ numbers away: 🚑 911 ❤️‍🩹 988 🍎 211

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We love you, West Virginia. As our recovery continues, it's important to know what resources are available to you. As school is starting, also the perfect times to ensure childen know they're emergency plan as well! Stay safe, West Virginia. 💙

08/19/2026

FEMA Disaster Assistance: 3️⃣ Ways to Apply and Locations

⛈ Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Location Information
⏰ Monday-Saturday 7:00am-6:00pm

📍Upshur County Development Authority
21 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV

📍Former United Summit Center
37 Elizabeth Street, Weston, WV

📱Call: 800-621-3362

Online: DisasterAssistance.gov
FEMA App: fema.gov/app

These centers are available in counties declared affected in the major disaster declaration from the July 21-22 severe storms. Residents in these counties are eligible to apply for federal disaster aid through FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency or the U.S. Small Business Administration. At these locations, residents are able to ask questions, receive assistance, and apply for aid on-site.

08/17/2026

: The Tucker Community Foundation is accepting grant applications until September 18th! 📅

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The 2026 grant cycle is now open! We're excited to read about the projects and initiatives that are making a difference in our communities. If you're seeking funding to bring your idea to life or expand an existing project, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information and to download the application, visit our website: https://tuckerfoundationwv.org/grants -to-apply

08/13/2026

⛈ Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Locations Information
⏰ Monday-Saturday 7:00am-6:00pm

📍Upshur County Development Authority
21 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV

📍Former United Summit Center
37 Elizabeth Street, Weston, WV

08/12/2026

🛣 There is still time to review the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan before public comment closes on August 21!

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