W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center Delayed Opening on Dec. 21 due to Forecasted Inclement Weather
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Due to forecasted weather, and out of an abundance of caution for Mercer County residents and FEMA staff, the FEMA-state Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield will have a delayed opening tomorrow, Dec. 21.
FEMA is planning to open the DRC one hour later than previously scheduled, 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m., and may make additional changes on Saturday morning based on weather conditions. Please check FEMA’s DRC locator website for up-to-date hours.
The center is located at:
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Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd. Bluefield, WV 24701 Hours of operation: Saturday, Dec. 21: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22: Closed Monday, Dec. 23: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25: Closed Thursday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Dec. 27: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed on Sunday |
Survivors do not have to visit a DRC to register with FEMA. You can call 800-621-FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates 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. You can also register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or through the FEMA App on your phone.
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Feb. 7, 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are a Mercer County resident who applied previously in Virginia for damage from Hurricane Helene, please contact FEMA at 800-621-3362 or online at disasterassistance.gov to discuss your application. Please use the FEMA registration number you were assigned when you applied.
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4851 and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
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