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
Residents of Mercer County, W.Va., have two weeks to apply for disaster assistance
Residents of Mercer County, W.Va., have two weeks to apply for disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Renters and homeowners in Mercer County, W.Va., who were affected by the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene have two weeks to apply for assistance. FRIDAY, FEB. 7, 2025, IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY. FEMA has many kinds of assistance to fit many kinds of needs. People with losses after Tropical Storm Helene should think about applying. Here is how to register: Visit your nearest Disaster Recovery Center. Get the latest disaster recovery center information by calling 800-621-3362 or going online to www.fema.gov/drc.
Free disaster legal services available to Mercer County, W.Va., residents
Free disaster legal services available to Mercer County, W.Va., residents CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If you were affected during the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene and have questions about legal issues such as repair contracts, working with contractors, replacing wills and other legal documents, you might be eligible to get free legal counseling from a group of West Virginia lawyers who have volunteered limited legal help. Disaster Legal Services provides legal assistance to low-income individuals in Mercer County who, prior to or because of the disaster, have little recourse to legal services as a consequence of a major
Mercer County, W.Va., residents have three weeks to apply for FEMA disaster assistance
Mercer County, W.Va., residents have three weeks to apply for FEMA disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – If you suffered damage or losses from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene, you have three weeks left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Individual disaster assistance money for homeowners and renters are available to eligible residents of Mercer County. Here is how to register: Visit your nearest Disaster Recovery Center. Get the latest disaster recovery center information by calling 800-621-3362 or going online to www.fema.gov/drc. The Mercer County
Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recover Center open on Martin Luther King holiday
Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recover Center open on Martin Luther King holiday CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in Princeton, W.Va., will be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, to help Mercer County residents impacted by the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene. The Disaster 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 Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CLOSED Saturday, Jan. 18 OPEN Monday, Jan. 20
Bluefield, W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center remaining closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to continued inclement weather
Bluefield, W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center remaining closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to continued inclement weather CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The West Virginia-FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Bluefield will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, due to continued inclement weather. The Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center will reopen at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The center is located at: Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd. Bluefield, WV 24701 Hours of operation: Tuesday, Jan. 7: CLOSED Wednesday, Jan. 9: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 – Friday, Jan. 10: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center relocating to Princeton on Monday, Jan. 13
W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center relocating to Princeton on Monday, Jan. 13 CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Mercer County is closing its Bluefield facility and relocating to Princeton, W.Va. It will open at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. The Disaster Recovery Center location and hours this week are as follows: Princeton Disaster Recovery Center Lifeline Princeton Church of God 250 Oakvale Road Princeton, WV 24740 Hours of operation: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18: CLOSED Closed Sundays and holidays Survivors do not have
Inclement weather keeping Bluefield, W.Va., disaster recovery center closed
Inclement weather keeping Bluefield, W.Va., disaster recovery center closed CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield, W.Va., will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, because of continued inclement weather. The center is expected to open Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Information for the disaster recovery center: Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd. Bluefield, WV 24701 Hours of operation: Thursday, Jan. 9: CLOSED Friday, Jan. 10: To be determined based on weather Saturday, Jan. 11, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Sundays Survivors do not have to visit a DRC