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Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Two additional Disaster Recovery Centers to be opened by FEMA in southern West Virginia
WYOMING COUNTY/MINGO COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will be opened in Wyoming and Mingo counties to help those affected by flooding. According to a press release, the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC's) will be opened at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025 in the Pineville area of Wyoming County and the Williamson area of Mingo County. FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to open in McDowell County The DRC's will be opened by the West Virginia Emergency Management Division's (WVEMD) FEMA partners, and will help renters, and home and business owners, whose property was damaged due to flooding in February 2025. The DRC in Pineville will be located at the Wyoming County Court House at 24 Main Avenue, and the Mingo County DRC location will be at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College Williamson Campus at 1601 Armory Drive in Williamson. The DRC's will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday, and will be closed on Sundays. Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits available for communities affected by storms and flooding in February 2025 People who were affected by flooding in February can go to the DRC to: Apply for FEMA assistance Check the status of an existing application Get help with appeal letters and documentation Access other state and federal recovery resources The press release stated that appointments are not needed and walk-ins are welcome. People can also apply for disaster assistance on the Disaster Assistance website, by phone at 1-800-621-3362, or through the FEMA mobile app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
08-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Deadlines for LA County wildfire disaster relief services extended to end of March
Federal and state programs extended several deadlines to allow more survivors of the Los Angeles County wildfires to apply for disaster aid. Instead of the original March 10 deadline, residents affected by the Palisades, Eaton, or any of the other fires from early January will have until April to fill out most of their forms. All programs, except for the LA County Small Business Relief Fund, have a March 31 deadline. Here's a list of financial, unemployment, small business and debris removal programs that will close enrollment by the end of the month. FEMA Individual Assistance: March 31 The FEMA Individual Assistance program provides victims with funds to pay for basic home repairs and personal property losses. It also covers uninsured disaster-related needs, including childcare, transportation, medical needs, and funeral and dental expenses. FEMA established two disaster recovery centers near the Palisades and Eaton fire zones to help residents apply. Both locations are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Residents can also apply anytime online at by calling FEMA's helpline at (800) 621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan: March 31 The Small Business Administration is offering home disaster, business and economic injury disaster loans. Homeowners and tenants can apply for home disaster loans to repair or replace their real estate and personal property, including vehicles. The business loans cover the property owned by a business, including real estate, inventory, supplies, machinery, and equipment. Businesses of any size can apply, as can private nonprofit organizations like charities, churches, and private universities. Economic injury loans are meant to help businesses cover financial obligations affected by the wildfires. To apply for any of these loans, visit or call (800) 659-2955. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can call (800) 877-8339. Disaster Unemployment Assistance: March 31 People who lost their jobs or cannot work because of the wildfires can apply for unemployment, disability, or Paid Family Leave benefits. Apply online at LA County Small Business Relief Fund: March 12 LA County officials extended the deadline to apply for the Small Business Relief Fund to March 12. The program will provide cash assistance grants for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the windstorm and wildfires. To be eligible, small businesses and nonprofits must have a revenue of up to $6 million and less than 100 employees. The grants range between $2,000 and $25,000. To apply, visit Wildfire debris removal: March 31 Residents can opt for a free general wildfire debris cleanup from the Army Corps of Engineers or pay for a specialized contractor approved to remove the remaining rubble. The right-of-entry and opt-out forms can be found at In-person applications are available at FEMA disaster recovery centers.
CBS News
01-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Upcoming deadlines for LA County wildfire disaster relief services
Survivors of the Los Angeles County wildfires have several deadlines for disaster aid applications coming up in March. Here's a list of financial, unemployment, small business and debris removal programs that will close enrollment by the end of the month. Most will end enrollment on March 10. FEMA Individual Assistance: March 10 The FEMA Individual Assistance program provides victims with funds to pay for basic home repairs and personal property losses. It also covers uninsured disaster-related needs, including childcare, transportation, medical needs, and funeral and dental expenses. FEMA established two disaster recovery centers near the Palisades and Eaton fire zones to help residents apply. Both locations are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Residents can also apply anytime online at by calling FEMA's helpline at (800) 621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan: March 10 The Small Business Administration is offering home disaster, business and economic injury disaster loans. Homeowners and tenants can apply for home disaster loans to repair or replace their real estate and personal property, including vehicles. The business loans cover the property owned by a business, including real estate, inventory, supplies, machinery, and equipment. Businesses of any size can apply, as can private nonprofit organizations like charities, churches, and private universities. Economic injury loans are meant to help businesses cover financial obligations affected by the wildfires. To apply for any of these loans, visit or call (800) 659-2955. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can call (800) 877-8339. Disaster Unemployment Assistance: March 10 People who lost their jobs or cannot work because of the wildfires can apply for unemployment, disability, or Paid Family Leave benefits. Apply online at LA County Small Business Relief Fund: March 12 LA County officials extended the deadline to apply for the Small Business Relief Fund to March 12. The program will provide cash assistance grants for small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the windstorm and wildfires. To be eligible, small businesses and nonprofits must have a revenue of up to $6 million and less than 100 employees. The grants range between $2,000 and $25,000. To apply, visit Wildfire debris removal: March 31 Residents can opt for a free general wildfire debris cleanup from the Army Corps of Engineers or pay for a specialized contractor approved to remove the remaining rubble. The right-of-entry and opt-out forms can be found at In-person applications are available at FEMA disaster recovery centers.
