July Storm Recovery Resources Impact

July Storm Recovery Resources

Our hearts are with everyone in our campus community and the surrounding areas who have been impacted by the devastating storms and weather events beginning July 21st. Many students, alumni, and employees have been affected and Fairmont State University is committed to being a resource during this time. As a bedrock institution in North Central West Virginia, Fairmont State University is dedicated to serving and positively impacting its neighbors.

As we are preparing to begin the Fall 2026 semester, we want to ensure that our incoming and current students are fully supported as they transition back to campus. We’ve put together a curated resource guide specifically for students impacted by recent weather events.

Fairmont State Resources

Office of Student Outreach and Support (SOS)

We're here to help students navigate unexpected challenges by connecting them with the support they need.

We can assist with:

  • Basic needs support
  • Emergency resource referrals
  • Housing concerns
  • Food insecurity
  • Community resource connections

Contact Us

Donation Drive

We need your support! Communities in Lewis, Randolph, and Upshur Counties have been devastated by recent flooding. Together, we can show what it means to be part of the Falcon Family by helping our neighbors recover.

  • Drive runs from July 27 - August 7th
  • Donation drop-off at the Office of Student Outreach & Support (SOS) on the 3rd Floor of the Falcon Center
  • Items Needed:
    • Bottled Water
    • Nonperishable snacks
    • Hygiene items
    • Diapers
    • Clorox Wipes
    • Cleaning
    • Supplies
    • New socks & underwear
    • Mops/buckets
    • Shovels
    • Gloves
    • Paper Towels
    • Bleach
    • Trash bags
  • Can't Donate Supplies?

Every donation, big or small, helps provide hope, comfort, and essential supplies to families working to rebuild!

NEST Food Pantry

Free resources for currently enrolled Fairmont State students:

  • Food
  • Hygiene products
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Household essentials
  • Clothing (as available)

Counseling & Accessibility Services

Flooding can impact more than your home; it can affect your emotional well-being, too.

Confidential counseling and support services are available for students’ needing assistance.

Community Resources

Emergency Shelters

  • Lewis County High School
  • Buckhannon Nazarene Church
  • Philippi Middle School

West Virginia United Way

  • 400 US Highway 33 E.,
    Weston, WV
  • 304-517-0594
  • 304-269-5480

Lewis County

  • Lewis County Family Resource Network 
    240 Court Ave., Weston 
    304-269-4000
  • Central West Virginia Community Action 
    445 W. Main St., Clarksburg 
    304-622-8495
  • Lewis County Department of Human Services 
    91 Arnold St., Weston 
    304-269-6820

Upshur County

  • Upshur Parish House 
    68 College Ave., Buckhannon 
    304-472-0743
  • Upshur County Department of Human Services

Pleasants County

  • Pleasants County Neighbor Network
  • Pleasants Christian Outreach
  • Pleasants County Department of Human Services

Statewide Assistance

WV 211

Call 211 for help finding:

  • Emergency shelter
  • Food assistance
  • Utility assistance
  • Mental health services
  • Cleanup assistance
  • Financial assistance
  • Local disaster recovery resources