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Disaster Recovery Center in Mercer County will Temporarily Close on Saturday March 15

Disaster Recovery Center in Mercer County will Temporarily Close on Saturday March 15 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Mercer County will be temporarily closed on Saturday, March 15, and will re-open on Monday, March 17 at 8 a.m. It will also be temporarily closed on Saturday, March 22, but will re-open on Monday, March 24 at 8 a.m.  A DRC is a one-stop shop where survivors can meet face-to-face with FEMA representatives, apply for FEMA assistance, get help understanding and responding to a FEMA letter, receive referrals to local assistance, apply with the U.S. Small Business
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Disaster Recovery Center opening in Mercer County, W.Va.

Disaster Recovery Center opening in Mercer County, W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening in Princeton, W.Va., at 12 noon, on Tuesday, March 4.  The center is located at:  Mercer County Disaster Recovery Center Lifeline Princeton Church of God 250 Oakvale Road  Princeton, WV 24740 Opening day hours of operation: Tuesday, March 4: 12 noon – 5 p.m. Hours Beginning Wednesday, March 5:  Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Closed Sundays  Closed March 15, March 22, April 19 for previously scheduled events at this location  DRCs are accessible
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Opening of Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center delayed on Wednesday, Feb. 12

Opening of Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center delayed on Wednesday, Feb. 12 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The opening of the Mercer County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center located in Princeton will be delayed by two hours due to inclement weather. The recovery center will now open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Additional changes based on weather conditions may occur. Please check FEMA’s DRC locator at fema.gov/drc for up-to-date information.  The center is located at:  Princeton Disaster Recovery Center Lifeline Princeton Church of God 250 Oakvale Road  Princeton, WV 24740 Hours of operation through Feb. 14, 2025: Wednesday: 11 a.m.
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Mercer County, W.Va., applicants for disaster assistance should expect a follow-up call from FEMA

Mercer County, W.Va., applicants for disaster assistance should expect a follow-up call from FEMA CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing enhanced customer service to help all Mercer County survivors with disaster assistance after damages from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene.  If you have applied for FEMA assistance, you may receive a call, text or email from the Enhanced Applicant Services (EAS) team. Phone calls may come from unfamiliar area codes and phone numbers or show no caller ID. You should take the opportunity to let FEMA know about your current needs and
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Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closed Feb. 11 due to forecast inclement weather

Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closed Feb. 11 due to forecast inclement weather Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center closed Feb. 11 due to forecast inclement weather CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Due to forecast inclement weather, the FEMA Mercer County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Princeton will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.  The DRC is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Additional changes based on weather conditions may occur. Please check FEMA’s DRC locator at fema.gov/drc for up-to-date information.  The center is located at:  Disaster Recovery Center Lifeline Princeton Church of God 250 Oakvale Road  Princeton, WV
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Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center extending operations additional week

Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center extending operations additional week CHARLESTON, W.Va. – While the deadline to apply for disaster assistance ended Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, the Mercer County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Princeton, W.Va., is extending its operations an additional week. The recovery center will remain open through Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, to allow applicants more time to speak face-to-face with staff about their applications. The Mercer County recovery center location and hours are as follows:  Princeton Disaster Recovery Center Lifeline Princeton Church of God 250 Oakvale Road  Princeton, WV 24740   Hours of operation: Monday to Thursday:
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Don’t Wait! Friday is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance in Mercer County, W.Va.

Don’t Wait! Friday is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance in Mercer County, W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Friday is the last day for Mercer County residents to apply for FEMA Assistance if they had damages from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, FEB. 7, 2025. FEMA assistance for individuals and families 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 with FEMA staff. The Mercer County
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Residents of Mercer County, W.Va., have one week left to apply for disaster assistance

Residents of Mercer County, W.Va., have one week left to apply for disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Mercer County residents have one week left to apply for FEMA Assistance for damages sustained during the Sept. 25-26, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. FEMA assistance for individuals and families affected by the flooding can cover home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. Survivors can visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to apply and talk face-to-face with FEMA staff. The Mercer County recovery center location and hours are
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FEMA hosting media opportunity at Mercer County, W.Va., disaster recovery center

FEMA hosting media opportunity at Mercer County, W.Va., disaster recovery center The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will be available to media at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at the Princeton, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). West Virginia FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Georgeta Dragoiu and a representative of the SBA will be present to provide an update on the recovery mission following the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene.  Dragoiu will speak on the approval of more than $2 million in disaster aid; the upcoming deadline to apply on Friday, Feb.
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Mercer County, W.Va., disaster aid hits $2 million milestone

Mercer County, W.Va., disaster aid hits $2 million milestone CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Six weeks after a major disaster was declared for Mercer County, W.Va., more than $2 million has been approved for homeowners and renters affected by the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene.    More than 955 households have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to date. The deadline to apply for disaster assistance is Feb. 7, 2025. “Getting $2 million into the hands of the people of Mercer County has been a team effort,” Federal Coordinating Officer Georgeta Dragoiu said. “FEMA continues to work side-by-side with West Virginia and