Update, September 12: Lewis County Commissioner Agnes Quinn Queen is asking people affected by the July 21 flood to report where their recovery stands and what help they still need. Her check-in specifically asks about unfinished cleaning and rebuilding, debris awaiting pickup, damaged driveways or bridges, flood-damaged vehicles and other unmet needs. Residents may respond through Queen's September 12 Facebook post or message her there.
Queen also urged residents who have not applied for FEMA assistance to act before October 3. FEMA's current OpenFEMA declaration record for Lewis County lists October 3, 2026, as the last Individual Assistance filing date for Disaster 4932. The post does not establish that every FEMA office or field service will close that day, so residents should use the deadline as the application cutoff and verify in-person service hours separately.
Commissioner Agnes Quinn Queen said September 2 that about 850 people had completed FEMA damage assessments following the July flood. She continued urging affected residents to meet directly with FEMA rather than assuming they do not qualify.
FEMA's primary Lewis County Disaster Recovery Center remains at 37 Elizabeth Street in Weston and is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Queen told WAJR that an SBA representative is also stationed there for affected businesses. The federal Individual Assistance application deadline remains October 3.
The same interview supplied two new recovery markers: more than 60 of the 130-plus businesses initially forced to close have reopened, while three have announced permanent closures; and county officials are seeking trucking or contractor capacity to move debris from 30 homes needing or having undergone demolition.
The September 2 WAJR report contains the commissioner's updated figures.
Update, September 2: This continuing resource guide now includes the latest FEMA-assessment, business-reopening and demolition-hauling figures.
Lewis County's flood response will begin a formal transition from immediate relief to mid- and long-term recovery on Monday, August 31, according to the City of Weston's updated recovery resource page. The change comes about five weeks after the July 21 flooding and does not mean assistance is ending.
The Market Place Mall Distribution Center remains at 284 Market Place Mall in Weston, in the former Kroger building next to Dollar Tree. From August 29 through September 11, the posted schedule is Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with help also available by appointment. Hours after September 11 will be set according to community need, so residents should verify the schedule before making a special trip.
FEMA representatives are expected to remain at the mall center every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until further notice. That service is in addition to FEMA's primary Lewis County Disaster Recovery Center at the former Summit Center, 37 Elizabeth Street. The primary center is listed as open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Residents can register, check an application and ask questions at either staffed location. Applications can also be filed at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
Commissioner Agnes Quinn Queen reported late Saturday that members of two FEMA field teams were still working in Lewis County on August 29. The update confirms continuing weekend field activity, but it did not announce additional public walk-in hours. Residents should continue using the posted center schedules and FEMA contact channels rather than assuming every field location is open to visitors.
FEMA's OpenFEMA record for Lewis County and Disaster 4932 lists October 3, 2026 as the last date to file for Individual Assistance. Residents who have not applied should not wait until the final day, and anyone uncertain about eligibility or an existing application should contact FEMA or visit the recovery center.
Residents who still need help with housing, cleanup, repairs, supplies or other recovery work can submit the current request form at tinyurl.com/LewisFloodHelp. They can also call 304-886-5782 and leave a message. Existing requests made through the HOPE trailer remain in the system, and relief organizations can use the same number for new work tickets or questions about existing requests.
St. Patrick Church has also opened a mobile flood-relief hotline at 304-283-4926. Residents seeking the church's help—and people offering donations—can call and leave a message. The church says its current work includes food and clothing support, housing and transportation assistance, reconstruction, and emotional and spiritual support. It also accepts monetary and large-item donations and routes them to families or other relief centers.
The church's latest priority list focuses on rebuilding. It includes heating and cooling equipment, ductwork and installers; concrete and masonry supplies; drywall, OSB, insulation and roofing materials; major cooking, refrigeration and laundry appliances; skilled tradespeople; volunteer crews; and reconstruction tools. St. Patrick says it plans to join a community task force being organized for long-term flood relief, but it has not yet published the group's structure or meeting information.
The mall center maintains a separate supply list that includes dehumidifiers, DampRid, ShockWave, shop vacuums, mops, shovels, yard rakes, pest traps, box fans and 20-by-20-by-2-inch filters rated MERV 13 or higher. Requested building materials include plywood, drywall, insulation, shingles, subflooring, 2-by-4s and 2-by-6s. The center asks donors not to bring clothing, perishable food, used items or medication. Stock changes quickly and specific items cannot be reserved.
The schedule change follows a coordination meeting convened by Lewis County Mutual Aid with local organizations and FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons. WDTV reported that the partners discussed identifying unmet needs, avoiding duplicated work and establishing continuing coordination for a recovery expected to take years.
The City of Weston continues to list volunteer needs including debris and silt removal, home cleaning, moving help, assistance for elderly or mobility-limited residents, repairs, rebuilding and skilled construction assessments. Volunteers can also report to the main Market Place center during its Wednesday-through-Friday public hours. The most current forms, schedules and donation guidance are collected on the city's Lewis County flood-recovery resource page.