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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Martin County

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Martin County FRANKFORT, Ky -- A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Martin County today, March 1, 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 Feb. 14, 2025, and continuing.    MARTIN COUNTY Martin County Library, 180 E Main St., Inez, Ky 41224 Disaster Recovery Centers operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 1 to 7 p.m. ET
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Perry County

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Perry County FRANKFORT, Ky -- A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Perry County today, Feb. 28, 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 Feb. 14, 2025, and continuing.    PERRY COUNTY Hazard Community College, 1 Old Community College Dr, Hazard, Ky 41701 Disaster Recovery Centers operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 1 – 7 p.m.
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Disaster Recovery Center in Richmond County to Permanently Close Feb. 28

Disaster Recovery Center in Richmond County to Permanently Close Feb. 28 The Disaster Recovery Center in Richmond County is set to permanently close at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28. It is currently open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The recovery center is at this location: Diamond Lakes Branch Library 101 Diamond Lakes Way Hephzibah, GA 30904 There are additional ways to check the status of your application or update your contact information: Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. The FEMA App for mobile devices Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Survivors can also contact the Georgia Call Center Monday through Saturday at
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Disaster Recovery Center in Richmond County Closing; Reopening at New Location

Disaster Recovery Center in Richmond County Closing; Reopening at New Location The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Richmond County will close at its current location at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. It will reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, and close at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, at a new location. Richmond County DRC (current location) Hub for Community Innovation 631 Chafee Avenue Augusta, GA 30904 Richmond County DRC (new location) Diamond Lakes Branch Library 101 Diamond Lakes Way Hephzibah, GA 30815 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; closed Saturday and Sunday. All other Disaster Recovery
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Disaster Recovery Centers in Coffee and Lowndes Counties to Close Permanently This Week; FEMA Representatives Relocating

Disaster Recovery Centers in Coffee and Lowndes Counties to Close Permanently This Week; FEMA Representatives Relocating The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Coffee and Lowndes counties are set to close permanently this week. FEMA representatives will relocate to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Business Recovery Center (BRC) and Business Resource Assessment Center (BRAC) to continue assisting survivors for Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene. DRCs are currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Coffee County DRC – closing permanently at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 Coffee County Service Center          1115 West Baker Hwy. Douglas, GA 31533 Coffee County BRC
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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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FEMA Encourages Survivors to Stay in Touch and Keep Their Recovery on Track

FEMA Encourages Survivors to Stay in Touch and Keep Their Recovery on Track TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – More than 1,000 FEMA staff are still on the ground in Florida to help survivors recover from Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. FEMA will continue to process applications, receive, and manage appeals, conduct inspections and assist applicants and local officials with questions and information about recovery programs.   Survivors who applied for FEMA assistance should continue to stay in touch with the agency to update their application. Missing or outdated material could result in delays. Information that may need to be updated includes: Your current housing situation, phone number
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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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Agriculture Recovery Center to Open Friday in Ashe County

Agriculture Recovery Center to Open Friday in Ashe County HICKORY, N.C. – A one-day Agriculture Recovery Center will operate in Ashe County Friday at Wilkes Community College-Ashe Campus (Kent Poe Hall) to help farmers recover from Tropical Storm Helene. Two other centers will operate this week in Avery and Yancey counties. All centers are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. These walk-through events will provide information on addressing agricultural or rural needs that are not covered by standard programs offered by FEMA or the state and offer opportunities for farmers, ranchers, nursery owners, vineyards, honeybee growers and fish producers to