Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: DR-4861-WV NR-012 A Second Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County WV Opening Thursday; Over $10 Million in FEMA Assistance Has Been Approved
DR-4861-WV NR-012 A Second Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County WV Opening Thursday; Over $10 Million in FEMA Assistance Has Been Approved
News releaseA Second Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County, W
Va
Opening Thursday March 20; Over $10 Million in FEMA Assistance Has Been ApprovedCHARLESTON, W
Va
– A second Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening in McDowell County at the Board of Education Building at 8:00 a
m
on Thursday March 20, 2025
The opening of this additional DRC coincides with the $10 million milestone in approved FEMA assistance
FEMA encourages all residents of the impacted counties to register for assistance, including homeowners and renters
The center is located at: McDowell County (Welch) Disaster Recovery CenterBoard of Education Building900 Mount View High School RoadWelch, WV 24801 Hours of operation:Monday through Friday: 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
Saturday March 22: 9 a
m
to 1 p
m
, weather dependentSaturday, March 29: 9 a
m
to 1 p
m
, weather dependent Closed on Sundays The DRCs located in the table below remain open
DRCs are open to all, including survivors with mobility issues, impaired vision, and those who are who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Residents of the designated counties can visit any open DRC for assistance
Mercer County Disaster Recovery CenterMcDowell County Disaster (Bradshaw) Recovery Center Lifeline Princeton Church of God250 Oakvale Road Princeton, WV 24740 Hours of operation:Monday to Friday: 9 a
m
– 5 p
m
Saturdays: 10 a
m
– 2 p
m
Closed Sundays Closed March 12, March 22, April 19Bradshaw Town Hall10002 Marshall HwyBradshaw, WV 24817 Hours of operation:Monday to Saturday: 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
Closed SundaysMingo County Disaster Recovery CenterWyoming County Disaster Recovery CenterWilliamson Campus1601 Armory DriveWilliamson, WV 25661 Hours of operation:Monday through Friday, 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
Saturdays: 9 a
m
to 3 p
m
Closed on SundaysWyoming Court House24 Main AvePineville, WV 24874 Hours of operation:Monday through Friday: 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
Saturdays: 9 a
m
to 3 p
m
Closed on Sundays Residents in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who were impacted by the winter flooding between February 15 – 18, 2025 can visit a DRC to apply for assistance, ask questions about their application, speak with representatives from other agencies, including the Small Business Administration, submit receipts for eligible cleanup and repair costs, and more
Renters may also have eligible costs and should apply for FEMA assistance
FEMA and SBA staff survey damages in the impacted areas of WV following the February 15-18, 2025 winter flooding
(FEMA)As a reminder, FEMA disaster assistance comes in the form of grants, which do not need to be repaid, accepting FEMA funds will not affect eligibility for Social Security – including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or other federal benefit programs
FEMA assistance does not need to be repaid
Residents should file insurance claims as soon as possible, in addition to submitting an application for FEMA assistance
By law, FEMA cannot cover expenses that have already been covered by other sources like insurance, crowdfunding, local or state programs, donations, or financial assistance from voluntary agencies
FEMA remains dedicated to assisting the residents of West Virginia and encourages everyone in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who were impacted by the winter flooding between February 15 – 18, 2025 to connect with FEMA to identify next steps in your recovery
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd
wv
gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www
fema
gov/disaster/4861, and www
com/FEMA
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