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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia and Marion County are opening a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Triadelphia. The Center will open at City of Fairmount Public Safety Building at 10 a.m. tomorrow, July 31.  

The center is located at:  

Marion County Disaster Recovery Center  

City of Fairmount Public Safety Building 

500 Quincy Street 

Fairmont, WV 26554 

Hours of operation: 

Mon- Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Closed Sundays) 

If you are a resident of Marion or Ohio counties and been impacted by the June 14-15 storms, visit a DRC for information to help you recover. There is a team at the DRC ready to provide support, answer questions, and assist you with your FEMA applications.  

A DRC will also open on July 31 in Ohio County at Triadelphia Community Center. To find a DRC closest to you, visit fema.gov/drc. 

If you have disaster-related needs that your insurance does not pay for, FEMA may be able to help. If you have insurance, file your insurance claim first. Then apply for FEMA assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov to help with any uninsured losses. Residents can also call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 or visit fema.gov/DRC for in-person support. 

As a reminder, accepting FEMA funds will not affect eligibility for Social Security – including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or other federal benefit programs.

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OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Peavine Fire burning in Washoe County.

On August 2, the State of Nevada submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declaration for the Peavine Fire. At the time of the request, the fire was threatening approximately 100 homes in and around Cold Springs and Stead. Mandatory evacuations were taking place for 100 homes. The fire started on August 2 and had burned more than 75 acres. 

FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. The Disaster Relief Fund provides allowances for FMAGs through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to become major incidents.

Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire. For more information on FMAGs, visit fema.gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

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SANTA FE, New Mexico – If you live in Lincoln County and were affected by the severe storms, flooding and landslides that began June 23, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance.

If you have already applied with FEMA, a home inspection may be necessary to verify the damage. Information gathered during the inspection is one of several criteria used by FEMA to determine if applicants are approved for federal assistance. Within 10 days after you apply, a FEMA inspector may contact you to schedule an appointment. The call or text will probably come from an out-of-state phone number. 

Home Inspections: What to Expect

To be prepared for the visit, please have the following available: 

Photo identificationProof that you owned or occupied the house at the time of the disasterReceipts for home repairs or replacement of damaged itemsPictures of any damage that may now be repairedA copy of your insurance policy and settlement or denial letter if you’ve received one

The housing inspector will consider the structural soundness of the home, both inside and outside, and whether it is safe to live in and can be entered and exited safely. The inspection includes confirming that the electrical, gas, heat, plumbing and sewer/septic systems are all in working order.

All FEMA representatives carry photo identification. Inspectors will never ask for or accept money.

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