BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Raleigh County on Tuesday, April 15, to assist residents affected by recent severe weather events.
The center, operated by FEMA in coordination with the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD), will be located at Beckley-Raleigh County Emergency Services, 1224 Airport Road in Beaver.
The center will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will be closed on Sundays.
Homeowners and renters in the disaster-declared counties of Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming are encouraged to apply for federal assistance.
Residents can apply in several ways:
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (help available in most languages)
- Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
- Download the FEMA App
- Visit a Disaster Recovery Center in person
In-person help is available at DRCs across the affected counties.
Residents can receive help with applications, updates, and information on available resources. All centers are accessible and open to all individuals, including those with disabilities.
Current Disaster Recovery Center Locations and Hours:
- Logan County:
Southern WV Community & Technical College, 100 College Drive, Logan
Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Closed Sun
- Mercer County:
Lifeline Princeton Church of God, 250 Oakvale Road, Princeton
Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Closed Sun; Closed April 26
- McDowell County (Welch):
Board of Education Office, 900 Mount View High School Road, Welch
Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Closed Sat–Sun
- McDowell County (Bradshaw):
Bradshaw Town Hall, 10002 Marshall Hwy, Bradshaw
Mon–Sat: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Closed Sun
- Mingo County:
Williamson Campus, 1601 Armory Drive, Williamson
Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Closed Sun
- Raleigh County:
Beckley-Raleigh County Emergency Services, 1224 Airport Road, Beaver
Mon–Sat: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Closed Sun
- Wayne County:
Tolsia High School, 1 Rebel Drive, Fort Gay
Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Closed Sat–Sun
- Wyoming County:
Wyoming Court House, 24 Main Ave, Pineville
Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Closed Sun
FEMA reminds residents that applying for disaster assistance will not affect eligibility for federal benefits such as Social Security, Medicaid, or SNAP.
Assistance does not need to be repaid, but residents must first file any applicable insurance claims, as FEMA cannot duplicate assistance covered by other sources.
For updates and more information, visit emd.wv.gov, the WVEMD Facebook page, fema.gov/disaster/4861, or facebook.com/FEMA.
