PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened in Princeton at noon on Tuesday, March 4, to assist residents affected by recent storms.
The center, operated by FEMA and state officials, will provide information and resources for disaster recovery.
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Location:
Mercer County Disaster Recovery Center
Lifeline Princeton Church of God
250 Oakvale Road
Princeton, WV 24740
Hours of Operation:
- Tuesday, March 4: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (starting March 5)
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Closed Sundays
- Closed on March 15, March 22, and April 19 due to previously scheduled events.
The center is accessible to all residents, including those with mobility challenges, visual impairments, and those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Survivors do not need to visit the DRC to apply for FEMA assistance. Applications can be submitted by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), available seven days a week. Those using relay services should provide FEMA with their specific contact number.
Online registration is available at DisasterAssistance.gov or through the FEMA App.
For additional updates on West Virginia’s disaster recovery efforts, visit emd.wv.gov, the West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, or FEMA’s official disaster site at www.fema.gov/disaster/4861.
