Disaster unemployment assistance available for Upshur, Lewis counties

By: West Virginia Watch Staff

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 390

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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People in Upshur and Lewis counties who lost employment because of last month’s deadly storms and flooding are eligible for disaster unemployment assistance, Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office and Workforce West Virginia announced Thursday.

The Trump administration approved a major disaster declaration for those two counties earlier this week.

Storms on July 21 and 22 brought 9 tornadoes and up to about 7 inches of rain in some areas of the state, …

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