Fayette County Disaster Relief Board seeks funds for flood victims
The Fayette County Disaster Relief Fund Board is calling on the community to support local families whose homes and lives have been impacted by the recent severe storms. Many residents are facing significant property damage, unexpected expenses, and the difficult task of rebuilding after recent storms and flooding.
Through its disaster recovery efforts, the Fayette County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) is working with local agencies, volunteers, and community partners to identify families with the greatest needs. Donations to the recovery fund will provide direct assistance for essential needs such as home repairs, cleanup supplies, replacement of appliances and other household items, and other recovery-related expenses not covered by insurance.
“Recovery doesn’t end when the storm is over,” said Fayette County Emergency Management Director Roy Shipley. “There was substantial flooding in Dawson, Perryopolis and Lower Tyrone due to the storms last week, and other areas of the county were also hit very hard. These donations will help our Fayette County friends and neighbors. This money stays local, and we have procedures in place to make sure that it’s being used the best way possible.”
Fayette County Community Action Agency’s Chief Operations Officer Rita Masi said this fund was established in 2018, following tornadoes that caused extensive damage in Uniontown. It’s been used to help families following storms and disasters since, including 2024 flooding in Brownsville, Uniontown, Franklin Township and Belle Vernon.
“This fund exists to help our neighbors when emergencies happen,” Masi said. “We don’t ask for donations often, but the recent severe weather has created a real need throughout our communities. Community support today will help local families recover tomorrow.”
Monetary donations can be mailed or hand-delivered to Fayette County Community Action Agency, 108 North Beeson Ave., Uniontown, PA, 15401.
Cash or checks will be accepted. Please write “Disaster Fund” on the check memo line.
“This fund can help individuals and families; it doesn’t have to be a community-wide emergency,” Shipley said. “Flooding and storm damage can happen anywhere in Fayette County. We hope residents will support this fund so we’re prepared to help our neighbors whenever disaster strikes.”
To learn more about Fayette County Community Action Agency, visit fccaa.org.