CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The Mercer County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Princeton, W.Va. will be closing on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. and relocating to Bluefield, W.Va. The Bluefield DRC will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6.
The Mercer County Disaster Recovery Center locations and hours for the next week are as follows:
| Princeton Disaster Recovery Center |
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Lifeline Princeton Church of God 250 Oakvale Rd. Princeton, WV 24740 Hours of operation: Saturday, Jan. 4: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sunday |
| Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center |
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Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd. Bluefield, WV 24701 Hours of operation: Monday, Jan. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 – Friday, Jan. 10: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Sundays |
Survivors do not have to visit a DRC to register with FEMA. You can call 800-621-FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. You can also register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or through the FEMA App on your phone.
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Feb. 7, 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are a Mercer County resident who applied previously in Virginia for damage from Hurricane Helene, please contact FEMA at 800-621-3362 or online at disasterassistance.gov to discuss your application. Please use the FEMA registration number you were assigned when you applied.
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4851 and www.facebook.com/FEMA.