West Virginia's Disaster Chief Switches: Abigail Eichorn In Charge
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Summary
West Virginia’s major disaster declaration got an important update on December 8, 2025. Abigail Eichorn is now the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Mark K. O'Hanlon, to help manage disaster recovery efforts. This change keeps the disaster aid flowing smoothly, covering everything from housing help to crisis counseling and more.
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5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Disaster housing assistance available (CFDA 97.048/97.049)
FEMA listed CFDA 97.048 and 97.049 for Disaster Housing Assistance and Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households under the West Virginia declaration (FEMA-4861-DR). These CFDA numbers are to be used for reporting and drawing funds related to housing help for affected West Virginia households; the amendment was recorded on December 8, 2025.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available (CFDA 97.034)
FEMA listed CFDA 97.034 (Disaster Unemployment Assistance, DUA) for the West Virginia disaster declaration (FEMA-4861-DR). This CFDA is available for reporting and drawing funds related to unemployment assistance for individuals affected by the declared disaster; the amendment took effect December 8, 2025.
Other Needs Assistance designated (CFDA 97.050)
FEMA listed CFDA 97.050 (Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households—Other Needs) for use in the West Virginia disaster (FEMA-4861-DR). This designation (recorded December 8, 2025) covers non-housing needs assistance for affected West Virginia individuals and households.
Crisis counseling and legal help listed (CFDA 97.032/97.033)
FEMA listed CFDA 97.032 (Crisis Counseling) and CFDA 97.033 (Disaster Legal Services) for the West Virginia disaster (FEMA-4861-DR). These CFDA numbers are to be used for reporting and drawing funds for mental health crisis counseling and disaster-related legal services for affected West Virginia residents as of December 8, 2025.
FEMA names new Federal Coordinator
On December 8, 2025, FEMA appointed Abigail Eichorn as the Federal Coordinating Officer for the West Virginia disaster (FEMA-4861-DR), terminating the appointment of Mark K. O'Hanlon. This is the official personnel change overseeing the declared disaster response in West Virginia.
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