FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS (DRCs)
Following the major disaster declaration - FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency teams have been mobilized and are working to provide support within Lewis and Upshur counties. These centers will be open to the public Monday-Saturday from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
DRCs are available for flood victims who are seeking disaster aid. Currently, individuals and households located in only Lewis and Upshur counties are eligible to apply for aid.
LEWIS COUNTY
Former Summit Center - 37 Elizabeth St. Weston, WV
UPSHUR COUNTY
Upshur County Development Authority - 21 E. Main St. Buckhannon, WV
Disaster Recovery Centers will be staffed with FEMA officials, along with individuals from local emergency management and supporting agencies to provide assistance in applying for disaster aid, answering questions, and submitting proper information to FEMA for Individual Assistance (IA) and supplemental programs.
Affected individuals are also encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov using the Disaster Number (DR) 4932 when applying, or by calling the hotline at 1-800-621-3362.
Further information will be posted here, on Facebook and for additional questions you can reach out to WVEMD at emd.wv.gov or by phone at 304-558-5380. Additionally, please share this post to spread the word for our communties.
As always, if you are in need of immediate assistance, please contact your local emergency manager or dial 9-11 if appropriate.
