Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: McDowell County, W
Va
, Disaster Recovery Center closed for Memorial Day, permanently closing Thursday, May 29
McDowell County, W
Va
, Disaster Recovery Center closed for Memorial Day, permanently closing Thursday, May 29
CHARLESTON, W
Va
– The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday and is scheduled to close permanently Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6 p
m
The McDowell County center offers the last in-person opportunity for survivors of the Feb
15-18, 2025, floods to follow up on their applications for FEMA assistance
Information for the center:McDowell County Disaster Recovery CenterBradshaw Town Hall10002 Marshall HwyBradshaw, WV 24817 Hours of operation:Tuesday to Thursday: 9 a
m
to 6 p
m
Closed Memorial DayClosing permanently Thursday, May 29, at 6 p
m
Survivors do not have to visit a disaster center to communicate with FEMA
They can call 800-621-3362 (FEMA)
The toll-free telephone line operates from 7 a
m
to 11 p
m
, seven days a week
If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service
They can also go online to DisasterAssistance
gov or download the FEMA app on their smartphone
If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status, contact FEMA to learn more about next steps
Staff can help you submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process your application and answer any questions you may have
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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Fri, 05/23/2025 – 19:45