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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Because of weather, the FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County is closing at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Center information: 

McDowell County Disaster Recovery Center

Bradshaw Town Hall

10002 Marshall Hwy

Bradshaw, WV 24817

Normal hours of operation:

Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closing Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

Survivors do not have to visit a disaster center to communicate with FEMA. They can call 800-621-3362 (FEMA). 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.

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 questions you may have.

For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4861 and www.facebook.com/FEMA.

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Additional $36 Million to be Made Available for Research to Improve Firefighter Health and Safety

WASHINGTON – Under the leadership of President Trump, states and localities will be empowered to manage disasters and emergencies. These fire grant programs align with that vision by helping communities build the response capabilities they need to keep their citizens and communities safe.

Today, FEMA announced that $360 million in funding are available to help keep communities and firefighters safe through the Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. FEMA will award SAFER grants directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations across the country to help them increase or maintain the number of trained firefighters available in their communities. 

FEMA also announced that applications will be accepted for $36 million available through the FY 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant program. These funds help strengthen community fire prevention programs and support scientific research on innovations that improve firefighter safety, health and well-being. 

In 2024, there were approximately 4,200 home fire fatalities in the United States, including 61 firefighters. To help keep communities and firefighters safer, FEMA will award SAFER funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to assist in increasing the number of firefighters to help communities meet industry minimum standards and attain 24-hour staffing, provide adequate fire protection from fire and fire-related hazards and fulfill traditional missions

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FRANKFORT, Ky. –Disaster Recovery Centers in 6 Kentucky counties will close permanently this weekend. The center in Leslie County will close at 7 p.m. May 23.

The center in Leslie County is located at:

911 Dispatch Center, 24770 Highway 421, Hyden, KY 41749 

Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday May 23.

The centers in Breathitt, Knott, Letcher, Martin and the Belfry Public Library location in Pike County will close at 7 p.m. May 24. The centers are located at: 

Breathitt County, Breathitt County Library, 1024 College Avenue, Jackson, KY 41339

Knott County, Knott County Sports Complex, 450 Kennedy Loop #8765, Leburn, KY 41831

Letcher County, Letcher County Recreation Center, 1505 Jenkins Road, Whitesburg, KY 41858

Martin County, Martin County Public Library, 180 E. Main St., Inez, KY 41224

Pike County, Belfry Public Library, 24371 US-119 North, Belfry, KY 41514

Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday May 24.

The centers in Floyd and Perry counties and the Pikeville location in Pike County are scheduled to remain open. These centers are located at:

Floyd County, Floyd County Board of Education, 442 KY-550, Eastern, KY 41622

Perry County, Hazard Community College, 1 Old Community College Drive, Hazard, KY 41701

Pike County, Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY 41514

Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday, and closed Sundays.

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FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Webster County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster Recovery Center in Webster County is located at:

Onton United Methodist Church, 15 Wrightsburg Road, Sebree, KY 42455 

Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Saturday and 1 – 7 p.m. Central Time, Sunday.

FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs. 

FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the April storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is June 25.

You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance. No appointment is needed. To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. 

You don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance. There are other ways to apply: online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

When you apply, you will need to provide:

A current phone number where you can be

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