Aug. 28, 2024
DR-4787-WV MA-009
FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597
FEMAR3NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov
Media Advisory
Disaster Recovery Centers in Hancock, Ohio Counties Closing
The centers are located at:
| Hancock County Disaster Recovery Center |
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New Cumberland City Hall 104 North Court St New Cumberland, WV 26407 Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closing permanently at 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 |
| Ohio County Disaster Recovery Center |
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U.S. Army Reserve Center 25 Armory Dr. Wheeling, WV 26003 Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closing permanently at 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 |
Residents of all declared counties can continue to visit other disaster centers in West Virginia. To locate one, check the FEMA app or visit fema.gov/drc. The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Nov. 2, 2024.
If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status, visit a disaster center to learn more about next steps. Staff can help you submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process your application and answer any questions you may have.
Survivors do not have to visit a disaster center to register with FEMA. If it is not possible to visit one, call 800-621-FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page,www.fema.gov/disaster/4787 and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
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