W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center Holiday Hours This Week

CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The FEMA-state Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield will be closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. 

The center is located at: 

Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center
Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd.                                    Bluefield, WV 24701   Hours of operation: 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 Sundays

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. 

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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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

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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).