Five More Disaster Recovery Centers Open Monday, December 1
Release Date: November 28, 2003
Release Number: 1500-11
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CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- State and federal officials announce the opening of five more Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). They are located in Greenbrier, Kanawha, Marion, Mercer and Summers counties. The centers will assist residents who suffered losses and damages from the storms, flooding and landslides that began on November 11, 2003. Beginning Friday, December 1, the DRCs will be open seven days a week. The hours and locations are listed below.
Individuals should first call the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) toll-free teleregistration number 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) to apply for assistance. People with hearing or speech impairments may call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585.
“Applying for assistance by calling the FEMA teleregistration number is the first step to receiving help through federal and state programs,” said State Coordinating Officer Stephen S. Kappa. “We encourage everyone who suffered damages and losses to call.”
Representatives from FEMA, the State of West Virginia and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will provide information on disaster recovery programs. Additionally, the SBA will be available to help those affected fill out applications for low-interest loans for homeowners, renters and businesses.
| COUNTY | ADDRESS | CITY | HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier | Reserve Center at Industrial Park 66 John Raine Drive Rainelle, WV |
Rainelle | Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. |
| Kanawha | Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene 102 Nazarene Drive U.S. 119S to Green Road South Charleston, WV |
South Charleston | Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. |
| Marion | J.Harper Meredith Bldg. 200 Jackson Street Fairmont, WV |
Fairmont | Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. |
| Mercer | Mercer County Health Center Bluefield Princeton Road Rt 2 Bluefield, WV |
Bluefield | Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. |
| Summers | Memorial Building 101 James Street Hinton, WV |
Hinton | Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. |
Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch urges those with questions to visit one of the centers. “The recovery centers are a great resource for people who either have questions about their applications, who want to update their information or get face-to-face help.”
The five new DRCs bring the total number to eight. Centers opened in Cabell, Lincoln and Nicholas counties on Friday, November 28.
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: Monday, 01-Dec-2003 09:30:43