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Engineers built E-BAR, a mobile robot designed to physically support the elderly and prevent them from falling as they move around their homes. E-BAR acts as a set of robotic handlebars that follows a person from behind, allowing them to walk independently or lean on the robot’s arms for support.

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in Mingo County is closing permanently Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 6 p.m.

The center is located at: 

Mingo County Disaster Recovery Center

Williamson Campus

1601 Armory Drive

Williamson, WV 25661

Hours of operation:

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closing permanently at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025

PLEASE NOTE: While the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance was April 28, centers are staying open past that date to allow residents to visit and check on their statuses, add required documents or appeal decisions.

Residents of Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming counties can continue to visit the recovery center in McDowell County to talk face-to-face with FEMA staff. Center information is below:

McDowell County Disaster Recovery Center

Bradshaw Town Hall

10002 Marshall Hwy

Bradshaw, WV 24817

Hours of operation:

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Time change Starting Monday 5/19: 9am to 6pm

Closed weekends

DRCs are accessible to all, including survivors with mobility issues, impaired vision, and those who are who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

Residents who live in one of the seven designated counties can visit any Disaster Recovery Center, regardless of the county it is in. 

If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status, contact FEMA 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

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