Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Disaster Recovery Center in Wayne County, W
Va
Opening Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Disaster Recovery Center in Wayne County, W
Va
Opening Wednesday, April 2, 2025
CHARLESTON, W
Va
– A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Wayne County at Tolsia High School at 8 a
m
, April 2, 2025
FEMA encourages residents of the impacted counties to register for assistance, including homeowners and renters
The center is located at: Wayne County Disaster Recovery CenterTolsia High School1 Rebel DriveFort Gay, WV 25514 Hours of operation:Monday through Friday: 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays Residents, both homeowners and renters, in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who sustained losses can apply for assistance in several ways:Visiting DisasterAssistance
gov
Downloading the FEMA App
Calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362
Phone lines are open every day and help is available in most languages
If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS) or captioned telephone service, please provide FEMA your number for that service
Speaking with someone in person
Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will be on the ground in impacted communities, walking door-to-door to share information and help residents apply for FEMA assistance
In coordination with the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) and officials in impacted counties, FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming counties
At a center, you can get help applying for federal assistance, update your application, and learn about other resources available
The DRCs located in the table below remain open
DRCs are open to all, including residents with mobility issues, impaired vision, and those who are who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Logan County Disaster Recovery CenterMercer County Disaster Recovery CenterSouthern WV Community & Technical College100 College DriveLogan, WV 25601 Hours of operation:Monday to Friday: 9 a
m
to 6 p
m
Saturdays: 9 a
m
to 3 p
m
Closed Sundays Lifeline Princeton Church of God250 Oakvale Road Princeton, WV 24740 Hours of operation:Monday to Friday: 9 a
m
to 5 p
m
Saturdays: 10 a
m
to 2 p
m
Closed Sundays Closed April 26McDowell County (Welch) Disaster Recovery Center McDowell County Disaster (Bradshaw) Recovery Center Board of Education Office900 Mount View High School RoadWelch, WV 24801 Hours of operation:Monday through Friday: 8 a
m
to 6 p
m
Closed on Saturdays and SundaysBradshaw 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 As a reminder, 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, but residents should file insurance claims as soon as possible
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
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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