FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Old Fort, NC 
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Old Fort, NC
Old Fort, NC – October 18, 2024 – A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is set to open on Saturday, October 19 in Old Fort, NC at the Old Fort Senior Center (909 E Main St. Old Fort, NC). The center will be open daily from 8 AM to 7 PM, providing essential resources and support for recovery efforts.
On Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20, the American Red Cross will be on-site from 10 AM to 6 PM, offering:
- A mobile feeding tent
- Cold weather gear, including sleeping bags, heaters, and generators
- Disaster mental health services
- And more
This is the second recovery center to open in the county. The Marion location at the Marion Senior Center remains operational from 8 AM to 7 PM daily.
The centers are a vital resource for the community, helping individuals and families access support, supplies, and services as they recover from the impact of the disaster.
Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MCDOWELLEM followed by your message, to 888777
