Sept. 26, 2024
DR-4787-WV MA-011
FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597
FEMAR3NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov
Media Advisory
Weather closing FEMA W.Va. Disaster Recovery Centers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The state-federal Disaster Recovery Centers in Boone and Roane counties will be closed Friday, Sept. 27, because of forecast inclement weather.
The centers are located at:
| Boone County Disaster Recovery Center |
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Madison City Hall 255 Washington Ave. Madison, WV 25130 Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sundays Closed Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 |
| Roane County Mobile Disaster Recovery Center |
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Old National Guard Armory Parking Lot 206 E Main St. Spencer, WV 25276 Hours of operation: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sundays Closed Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 |
Pending any effects from the weather, the centers are scheduled to reopen at 8 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 28.
Survivors do not have to visit a disaster center to register with FEMA. They can 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. They can also go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA app on their smartphone.
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Nov. 2, 2024.
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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