November 23, 2012
Deadline is Nov. 26 for derecho jobless benefits
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Workers in 16 counties affected by a severe summer windstorm have a couple of days to apply for federal benefits.

The deadline to file a claim for disaster unemployment assistance is Nov. 26.

The Department of Commerce said workers who were unemployed as a result of the June 29 storm could be eligible for the benefits.

The counties are: Boone, Cabell, Clay, Greenbrier, Jackson, Lincoln, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Pocahontas, Roane, Tyler, Webster and Wood.

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