Hazard mitigation grants program hmgp and hmgp-post fire hmgp-PF.

On May 27, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $645,334.93 to the West Virginia Division of Emergency Management under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (CFDA 97.039). This Project Grant supports hazard mitigation activities in Charleston, West Virginia, with a primary focus on the acquisition and demolition of at-risk properties to reduce future disaster-related damage and loss of life. The program represents FEMA's commitment to enhancing community resilience and infrastructure protection in disaster-prone areas.

As the prime grantee, the West Virginia Division of Emergency Management subawarded funds to the City of Smithers to execute acquisition and demolition projects targeting vulnerable properties within its jurisdiction. These mitigation activities align with the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program's objective of reducing risk exposure in areas affected by major disasters through strategic property acquisition and removal of structures in high-risk zones. The funding enables local jurisdictions to proactively address hazard vulnerabilities and protect community assets from future disaster impact.