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Owsley County Disaster Recovery Center Moves to Library

Owsley County Disaster Recovery Center Moves to Library FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Owsley County, which closed its location at the Owsley County Recreation Center March 28 at 7 p.m., has moved to the Owsley County Public Library and opened April 1 at 7 a.m.     The new Disaster Recovery Center in Owsley County is located at:   Owsley County Public Library, 478 KY-11, Booneville, KY 41314  Working hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Sunday. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to
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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 Center Tolsia High School 1 Rebel Drive Fort 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
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Three Days Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans

Three Days Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans LOS ANGELES – Only three days left to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses impacted by the January wildfires in Los Angeles County. Monday, March 31, is the deadline to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and SBA low-interest disaster loans. The deadline to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to LA County has been extended to April 15, but the deadline for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA disaster loans is still Monday, March
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Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Woodford County

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Woodford County FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center is opening March 29 in Woodford County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of Feb. 14 – March 7 severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides.   The new Disaster Recovery Center in Woodford County is located at:   Woodford County Senior Citizens Center, 185 Beasley Road., Versailles, KY 40383  Working hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply
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March 31 Deadline to Apply for Several Disaster Assistance Programs Fast Approaching

March 31 Deadline to Apply for Several Disaster Assistance Programs Fast Approaching LOS ANGELES – March 31 is the last day to apply for or submit information for several key disaster assistance programs for individuals impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires. Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance:  Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. On the FEMA App. By calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, give FEMA your number for that service. Assistance is available in multiple languages. Lines are open Sunday–Saturday, from 4 a.m.- 10 p.m. Pacific. At a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Visit a DRC at one of the addresses below:
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Disaster Recovery Centers in North Carolina Will Transition to Locally Operated Resource Centers March 31

Disaster Recovery Centers in North Carolina Will Transition to Locally Operated Resource Centers March 31 HICKORY, N.C. – FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Western North Carolina will transition to locally operated Resource Centers March 31 and will cease operation as FEMA centers at 2 p.m. on March 29. The centers will operate Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and FEMA will have specialists to help people apply for FEMA assistance and update application status. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) also will have specialists to help people apply for disaster loans. The centers will be locally operated, state and federally supported.
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Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Lee County

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Lee County FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center is opening March 24 in Lee County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of Feb. 14 – March 7 severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides.   The new Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County is located at:   Happy Top Park Community Center, 500 Happy Top Road, Beattyville, KY 41311 Working days and hours are March 24-28, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect
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A Disaster Recovery Center in Logan County, W.Va. Opening Monday, March 24

A Disaster Recovery Center in Logan County, W.Va. Opening Monday, March 24 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening in Logan County at the Southern WV Community and Technical College at 8:00 a.m., Monday March 24, 2025. FEMA encourages all residents of the impacted counties to register for assistance, including homeowners and renters. The center is located at:  Logan County Disaster Recovery Center Southern WV Community & Technical College Logan Campus 100 College Drive Logan, WV 25601   Hours of operation: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed on
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Updated Hours of Operation for the Disaster Recovery Center in Mingo County, W.Va. Starting Saturday March 22

Updated Hours of Operation for the Disaster Recovery Center in Mingo County, W.Va. Starting Saturday March 22 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The hours of operation for the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Mingo County will be updated for Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The center is located at:  Mingo County Disaster Recovery Center Williamson Campus 1601 Armory Drive Williamson, 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 Sundays DRCs are open to all, including survivors with mobility issues, impaired vision, and those who are who
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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from Nov. 2-5, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding in Adair, Garvin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Stephens and Washita counties.