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Inclement weather delaying opening of Bluefield, W.Va., disaster recovery center

Inclement weather delaying opening of Bluefield, W.Va., disaster recovery center The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield, W.Va., will open later than scheduled on Thursday, Jan. 9, because of continued inclement weather. The center will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 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: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Sundays    Survivors do
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W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center remaining closed Wednesday, Jan. 8, due to continued inclement weather

W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center remaining closed Wednesday, Jan. 8, due to continued inclement weather News Release   W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center remaining closed Wednesday, Jan. 8, due to continued inclement weather CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Due to continued inclement weather, the West Virginia-FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield will remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.  On Thursday, Jan. 9, the DRC will open at 8 a.m. 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:  Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd.
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W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center Closed Jan. 6 due to Inclement Weather

W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center Closed Jan. 6 due to Inclement Weather CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Due to inclement weather, the FEMA-State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield will remain closed Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.  On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the DRC will open two hours later than previously scheduled, 10 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. 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:  Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd.                                    Bluefield, WV 24701   Hours of operation: Monday, Jan. 6: Closed Tuesday
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W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center Relocates to Princeton on Thursday, Jan. 2

W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center Relocates to Princeton on Thursday, Jan. 2 CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The Mercer County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield, W.Va. will be closing on Monday, Dec. 30 at 5 p.m. and relocating to Princeton, W.Va. The Princeton DRC will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2. DRCs will be closed on Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.   The Mercer County Disaster Recovery Center locations and hours the next two weeks are as follows:  Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd.  Bluefield, WV 24701 Hours of operation: Monday, Dec. 30:
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W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center Delayed Opening on Dec. 21 due to Forecasted Inclement Weather

W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center Delayed Opening on Dec. 21 due to Forecasted Inclement Weather CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Due to forecasted weather, and out of an abundance of caution for Mercer County residents and FEMA staff, the FEMA-state Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield will have a delayed opening tomorrow, Dec. 21.  FEMA is planning to open the DRC one hour later than previously scheduled, 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m., and may make additional changes on Saturday morning based on weather conditions. Please check FEMA’s DRC locator website for up-to-date hours.  The center is located at:  Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center Maple View
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W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center Holiday Hours This Week

W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center Holiday Hours This Week CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The FEMA-state Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield will be closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.  The center is located at:  Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd.                                    Bluefield, WV 24701   Hours of operation: Monday, Dec. 23: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25: Closed  Thursday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Dec. 27: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Saturday, Dec. 28: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Closed on Sundays Survivors do not have to visit a DRC
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Disaster Recovery Center in Bluefield, W.Va. Opening Dec. 16

Disaster Recovery Center in Bluefield, W.Va. Opening Dec. 16 News Release Disaster Recovery Center in Bluefield, W.Va. Opening Dec. 16  CHARLESTON, W.Va.– A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening in Mercer County at Maple View Church of Christ in Bluefield at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 16.  The center is located at:  Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd.  Bluefield, WV 24701   Hours of operation: Monday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 – Friday, Dec. 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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FEMA Staff Heading to Neighborhoods in Mercer County, W.Va.

FEMA Staff Heading to Neighborhoods in Mercer County, W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) Teams will be in Mercer County, W.Va., beginning tomorrow, Dec. 13, to provide help to people affected by Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA staff can answer questions about applications for Individual Assistance as well as help people who have not yet registered.  Residents of Mercer County are eligible to apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, flooding due to the storm.  DSA teams help conduct outreach in the county, help survivors register for FEMA assistance, check the status of applications