Governor Jim Justice and Secretary of Commerce Woody Thrasher announced today the implementation of the RISE West Virginia Disaster Recovery Program to repair or reconstruct single-family housing and single-family rental property affected by the June 2016 flood.
“The floods devastated housing for many of our citizens,” Gov. Justice said. “The funds from the RISE program will help West Virginians get back on their feet and on the path to recovery.”
RISE West Virginia is the state’s long-term recovery initiative aimed at revitalizing local economies affected by the June 2016 flooding.
In April 2017, West Virginia received a Community Development Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In July 2017, the Mountain State secured an additional $42 million in funding. The multi-million-dollar grant will support housing and housing related activities in the 12 counties affected.
“We are thrilled to add $42 million in Congressional funding into West Virginia’s flood affected communities,” said Secretary Thrasher. “Additional funds mean more assistance to individuals still feeling the effects of the June 2016 flood.”
Beginning August 1, applications for housing assistance can be submitted online or in person. To apply online, visit www.RiseWV.com. To apply in person, call (844) 882- 1942 to schedule an appointment at one of the intake centers. The Charleston intake center is located at 4202 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston. The White Sulphur Springs intake center is located at 706 East Main Street, just east of Citizens Bank.
“West Virginia has made great strides on the path to recovery,” said Secretary Thrasher. “Although our state still faces tremendous unmet needs, our Community Advancement and Development team will work diligently with hundreds of community organizations and partner groups to rebuild and rehab homes for the people of the Mountain State.”
In May 2017, the Governor’s staff and Secretary Thrasher conducted two informational sessions to talk about resources to put West Virginia communities on the path to flood recovery. The sessions, held in Clendenin and White Sulphur Springs, were free and open to the public.
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Is this also available for those of us in Marion County who suffered losses due to flooding two weeks ago? If not, what resources are available to us?
Hi Mellissa,
West Virginia Executive magazine is not directly affiliated with RISE West Virginia. If you contact them directly, I am sure they would be happy to answer any of your questions. Thanks for visiting our site!
After an August 25, 2017 visit at the White Sulphur Springs office, where I provided all of my recent tax documents, employment information, Social Security numbers and driver IDs for my family, as well as additional personal information, I was told today that the RISE WV funding is income based. This information was not provided to me at any time in the application process, nor was anything provided to me in writing that indicated this program and funding was based on income. The information provided to me simply stated that funding was available to families who incurred damage and expenses from the 2016 flood. I have left a message using the number provided above, but hope that other families will not experience this extraordinary lack of communication and organization.
Shannon –
We are sorry you’ve had a poor experience. Unfortunately, West Virginia Executive’s website serves only to share news and updates. We have no affiliation with the RISE WV program.
I lost 2 vehicles
I lost my well and spring fed cysteine.
My septic filled w water and backed up.
18 inchs under my house.
Washed dirt off covering water lines.
Now they freeze.i now have to haul water. I lost nany of tools for my business. I lost one barn full of hay and 2nd barn still standing but structureal damage.
I lost my natural gas line. And im on disability
I saw people from the program in Elkview and turned in all the info on my family and home. I then had to resend info via text. I was told I’d hear back soon. I texted to see if things went thru the second time and was told or did I’d receive a call the next day. I heard nothing. I send more text and nothing. It’s been nearly 2 month’s and I’m really starting to wonder if it was legitimate.