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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Anderson County

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Anderson County FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Anderson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides.   The new Disaster Recovery Center in Anderson County is located at:   Anderson County Community Center, 1026 County Park Road, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342  Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday and 1-7 p.m. Eastern Time, Sunday. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hardin County

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hardin County FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hardin County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster Recovery Center in Hardin County is located at:   Kentucky State Police Post #4, 954 Cameron Ponder Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701  Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday and 1 - 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Sunday. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hopkins County

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hopkins County FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hopkins County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster Recovery Center in Hopkins County is located at:   Hopkins County Fairground, 605 E. Arch St., Madisonville, KY 42431  Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Saturday and 1 - 7 p.m. Central Time, Sunday. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Franklin County

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Franklin County FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Franklin County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster Recovery Center in Franklin County is located at:   Frankfort Plaza, 827 Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY 40601  Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday and 1-7 p.m. Eastern Time, Sunday. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their
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Don’t wait! Today is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA disaster assistance

Don’t wait! Today is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today is the last day for West Virginia residents to apply for FEMA Assistance if they had damages from the Feb. 15-18, 2025, floods. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 11:59 P.M. TODAY, APRIL 28, 2025. FEMA assistance for individuals and families in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming counties affected by the flooding can cover home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. Survivors can visit the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to apply and talk face-to-face
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Disaster Recovery Centers Reduce Hours on April 14

Disaster Recovery Centers Reduce Hours on April 14 LOS ANGELES–Beginning Monday, April 14, Los Angeles County Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will have reduced hours. New hours for the DRCs will be as follows: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. PT Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. PT DRCs will remain closed on Sundays. Visitors can meet in person with FEMA representatives at both DRC locations to receive updates on existing applications. Representatives from local, state and other federal agencies are also available for additional assistance at these sites. DRCs are located at: UCLA Research Park West10850 West Pico Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90064 Altadena Disaster Recovery Center540 West Woodbury Rd.Altadena, CA 91001 All Disaster Recovery Centers are physically accessible to people with disabilities and those with access and functional needs. They are equipped with assistive technology and other resources to help ensure all applicants can access resources. Visiting a DRC is just one way to receive assistance. You can also update your application online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA app. You may also call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. Follow FEMA online, on X  @FEMA  or  @FEMAEspanol,  on  FEMA’s Facebook page  or  Espanol page  and at  FEMA's   YouTube account. For preparedness information follow the Ready Campaign on X at  @Ready.gov, on Instagram @Ready.gov  or on the 
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West Virginians have one week left to apply for disaster assistance

West Virginians have one week left to apply for disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginians have one week left to apply for FEMA assistance for damages from the February storms. Assistance is available to residents of Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming counties. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 28, 2025. Both homeowners and renters can apply for assistance to help with disaster-related expenses. FEMA assistance can help with costs from replacing or repairing necessary and disaster-damaged personal property. This can include appliances, computers, work equipment if you are self-employed, vehicles, and more.   If you have already
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Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County Closing, Help Is Still Available

Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County Closing, Help Is Still Available FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County will close temporarily at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 18. Regardless of your county of residence, you can get in-person assistance at any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 29169”).  You don’t have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for federal assistance. You can submit your applications online at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA App, or by calling 800-621-3362. If you use a relay
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Raleigh County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center opens April 15

Raleigh County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center opens April 15 News release Raleigh County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center opens April 15 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Raleigh County at 8 a.m. April 15, 2025. FEMA encourages residents, including homeowners and renters, of the disaster-impacted counties to register for assistance.   The center is located at:  Raleigh County Disaster Recovery Center Beckley-Raleigh County Emergency Services  1224 Airport Road Beaver WV 25813   Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Closed Sundays Homeowners and renters in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming
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Disaster Recovery Center Re-Opening in Lee County

Disaster Recovery Center Re-Opening in Lee County FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County is re-opening Monday, April 14, to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the February 14 – March 7 severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The 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 April 14 – April 18, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to