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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Estill County

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Estill County FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center will open tomorrow, March 18, in Estill County. Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties as the result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February.    FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs.The deadline to apply for federal assistance is April 25. Address: City of Irvine City Hall, 101 Chestnut St., Irvine, KY 40336 Hours:
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Disaster Recovery Centers Remain Open to Provide Wildfire Disaster Assistance

Disaster Recovery Centers Remain Open to Provide Wildfire Disaster Assistance LOS ANGELES –Los Angeles County wildfire survivors who need assistance can stop by a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to apply for disaster assistance, speak with a FEMA representative, speak to representatives from other state and federal agencies, and receive updates on their FEMA application. Both DRCs remain open until further notice.  DRCs are located at: UCLA Research Park West 10850 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 Open Mon. – Sat.: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Altadena Disaster Recovery Center 540 West Woodbury Rd. Altadena, CA 91001 Open Mon. – Sat.: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Kentucky Disaster Recovery Centers Temporarily Closing Due to Severe Weather

Kentucky Disaster Recovery Centers Temporarily Closing Due to Severe Weather Frankfort, KY. – Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky will close temporarily on Saturday, March 15 2025, due to severe weather.  The centers will resume operations on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, except the center in Clay County, which will resume operations on Monday at 7 a.m. ET. To find all disaster recovery center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362.  FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the February storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The
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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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FEMA Hiring Local Residents to Support Wildfires Recovery

FEMA Hiring Local Residents to Support Wildfires Recovery LOS ANGELES – FEMA has launched a hiring process to continue its support of California’s recovery from the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles County. California residents who are interested in a temporary position with FEMA and a variety of emergency management functions can apply through USAJobs.gov. Applicants will be called for interviews, and those hired will join a recovery team already in place, composed of local and federal workers, voluntary agencies, and community organizations. The following departments have positions available in Los Angeles County: Acquisitions, Civil Rights, External Affairs, Disaster Field
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Harlan County

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Harlan County FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A Disaster Recovery Center will open on March 9, in Harlan County in areas affected by the February floods.  Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties as the result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February.    FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect  survivors with resources for their recovery needs. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is April 25, 2025. Disaster Recovery Centers
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Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County, W.Va. Opening Friday March 7

Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County, W.Va. Opening Friday March 7 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening in McDowell County at Bradshaw Town Hall in Bradshaw, WV at 8:00 a.m., Friday March 7.  The center is located at:  McDowell County Disaster Recovery Center Bradshaw Town Hall 10002 Marshall Highway Bradshaw, WV 24817  Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Closed on Sundays DRCs are open to all, including survivors with mobility issues, impaired vision, and those who are who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Survivors do not have to visit
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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Breathitt, Clay Counties

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Breathitt, Clay Counties FRANKFORT, Ky -- Disaster Recovery Centers opened on March 7 in Breathitt and Clay counties.  Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties as the result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February.    FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect  survivors with resources for their recovery needs. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is April 25. All Disaster Recovery Centers operate Monday through Saturday from
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Disaster Recovery Centers in Mingo and Wyoming Counties, W.Va. Opening Monday March 10

Disaster Recovery Centers in Mingo and Wyoming Counties, W.Va. Opening Monday March 10 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will be opening on Monday March 10, at 8:00 a.m. One DRC will open in Mingo County at Williamson Campus in Williamson, WV and the other will open in Wyoming County at the Wyoming County Courthouse in Pineville, WV.  The centers are located at:  Mingo County Disaster Recovery Center Williamson Campus 1601 Armory Drive Williamson, WV 25661 Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Closed on Sundays Wyoming County Disaster Recovery Center Wyoming Court House
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Upcoming Deadlines to Apply for Disaster Recovery Help

Upcoming Deadlines to Apply for Disaster Recovery Help LOS ANGELES –Several deadlines are approaching for individuals impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires. FEMA Individual Assistance: March 10, 2025 Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling FEMA’s helpline at 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. You may also apply at a Disaster Recovery Center. Visit the DRC Locator for a center near you. SBA Disaster Loan: March 10, 2025 Apply for a Small Business Administration Disaster Loan