Disaster Recovery Centers To Close At 2 P.M On Christmas Eve; Reopen Monday, December 29 With Shortened Hours Of Operation
Release Date: December 17, 2003
Release Number: 1500-55
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Federal and State officials announced today the early closing of Disaster Recovery Centers on Christmas Eve, December 24. They will reopen on Monday, December 29 and remain open until further notice with shortened hours. The Disaster Recovery Centers serve residents who suffered damages as a result of the November storms.
The following Disaster Recovery Center will close at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24th and will reopen at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 29th. The hours of operation beginning Monday, December 22 are weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m with the exception of Christmas Eve.
The locations and hours of operation follow:
| County | Location | Hours | Hours Beginning 12/29 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier | Reserve Center at Industrial Park 66 John Raine Drive Rainelle, WV |
Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 22 & 23 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.to 5 p.m. |
| Kanawha | Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene |
Same as above | Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.to 5 p.m. |
| Lincoln | Hamlin Town Hall |
Same as above | Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.to 5 p.m. |
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Friday, 19-Dec-2003 14:07:56