CHARLESTON, W.Va. –
Over the past week, contractors with the West Virginia RISE program have completed four additional reconstruction projects in Greenbrier, Kanawha and Clay Counties, bringing the total number of completed projects to 168.
There are currently 61 homes in active construction through four different contractors in the housing program. These contractors have been issued 99 notices to proceed, meaning these projects are ready to begin demolition and construction. Of the 61 homes in active construction, three are mobile home replacements, 57 are reconstruction projects, and one is a rehabilitation project. Eight of the aforementioned projects are in the demolition stage of the housing program.
There are 266 active cases covered under the RISE West Virginia Program. The current breakdown by construction type is as follows: 168 homes are complete, 199 cases require total reconstruction, four cases require some form of rehabilitation actions, 60 cases require new mobile home replacement and three are undergoing the initial intake process.
Of the total 266 active cases, 182 have been awarded to a construction contractor or sub-recipient and 80 are awaiting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or are being analyzed via the case management process by VOAD.
The Clearance and Demolition program has completed eight total projects; five in Clay County. At this time, there are 263 projects in the active case management process and two in demolition. Fifteen projects are in environmental review process and 97 more considered an “imminent threat” are slated for removal from the county or municipality. Nine notices to proceed have been issued to contractors meaning these projects are ready for demolition. The Clearance and Demolition program is still accepting applications in all counties affected by the 2016 flood.
VOAD crews are continuing to work on the 16th and 17th bridge home projects this week. Fifteen bridges are complete and there are 60 others in the case management process.
Any families who feel they still have any unmet needs or who are looking for an update on their case are urged to contact the new VOAD office over the phone at 304-553-0927 or through email at DisasterRecovery@wv.gov. A hotline is also available for anyone needing to report fraud with regard to the RISE West Virginia program at 1-866-WVWATCH (1-866-989-2824).