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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Disaster Recovery Centers in KY to remain open on Memorial Day
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky will be operating on normal working hours during the Memorial Day holiday. FEMA says working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 1 to 7 p.m., Sunday. Officials say people can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance. No appointment is needed. FEMA teams to go door to door in Henderson As of now, these are the hours of the centers in the Eyewitness News viewing area: Henderson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Salvation Army 1213 Washington Street in Henderson Soft opening on May 22 at 1 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. All other days 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hopkins County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Hopkins County Fair Ground 605 E Arch Street in Madisonville Sunday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. All other days 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Muhlenberg County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Muhlenberg Fire Training Center 61 Career Way in Central City Sunday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. All other days 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
McDowell County heads back to in-person classes
WELCH, WV (WVNS) – It has been quite the journey, but McDowell County students and teachers are finally getting back to school. A Hero McDowell County is lucky to have: Sharon Sagety is a #RemarkableWoman Transportation has been one of the biggest adjustments for McDowell County Schools. The start of Daylight Saving Time forced McDowell County Schools to alter their school schedule. This was done in order to help bus drivers safely drive around the county with more daylight. The official school day is now starting one hour later than normal and ending an hour later than normal to ensure students get a full day of school. Amanda Peyton is the assistant superintendent of McDowell County Schools. She said they have been working closely with the West Virginia Division of Highways on the matter of transportation. 'We also have to think about where students stand on the side of the road. We have mounds of mud in places [because of the flooding]. So, we have to make sure we have safe bus stops for students,' said Peyton. 'Our drivers did dry runs before we ever went in and picked up the first child. They identified where safe turnaround spots [are]. Our drivers called each and every family, that we had to alter their best route, to say, 'This is where we are going to meet. Do you have the means to get your child to that just until the conditions get better?' McDowell County Schools applied for a waiver to officially end their school year on June 6. McDowell County church continuing its long legacy of community service after flooding 'We are planning [on having] summer school, so that will allow us some extra time this summer for those students who wish to attend. The other part is making sure that we look at spring break. We are applying for a waiver from the state superintendent and one of our waiver requests will be to pull back spring break as an instructional week for students,' added Peyton. In total, McDowell County schools have missed six weeks of school because of the flooding, as well as the harsh winter. Peyton told 59News their biggest focus right now is getting kids back into school and trying to get them caught up on their education. She estimated that at least 75 percent of students have returned to school since their reopening. They are currently trying to create individualized education plans for those who still cannot make it to school. 'Those plans are still being created with families. We are having to look to see if they have Internet. Every child has a device. [If] they do not have Internet to access, that becomes a problem. So, [for] some of those we might have to look at different personal situations. If a student is in another county [because of being displaced by the flooding], do they have Internet at that house that they're living at? So just everything is really personalized right now,' said Peyton. FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to open in McDowell County Peyton explained they are doing more of these personalized learning plans with students on the western side of the county. There are students all over the county who are currently having to use these plans. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in McDowell County Tuesday
war — Mobile FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to open in two McDowell County locations Tuesday to assist residents still working to recovery from the devastating Feb. 15 flood. The mobile FEMA centers are scheduled to be open today in the community of Panther and the city of War to help flood victims apply for federal assistance, according to the McDowell County Commission. A FEMA mobile unit will be set up today at Grants Supermarket in War from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A second FEMA mobile unit will be open today at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church at 362 Greenbrier Mountain Road from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Bradshaw Town Hall, according to a FEMA announcement. Nate Custer, media relations specialist with FEMA, said the McDowell County center in Bradshaw will be open until further notice. Offering the opportunity to speak with FEMA representatives in person, the Bradshaw center will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed on Sunday. McDowell County is one of four counties including Mercer, Mingo and Wyoming included in a federal disaster declaration from President Donald Trump. FEMA assistance for nine other counties including Raleigh, Greenbrier, Summers, Wayne, Boone, Cabell, Kanawha, Lincoln and Logan is still being evaluated by FEMA. A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center also opened Monday at the Wyoming County Courthouse at 25 Main Avenue in Pineville. The center is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed on Sundays. Flood survivors are encouraged to bring documentation, especially if they have not yet applied for FEMA assistance. This documentation can be things like a deed, apartment lease or a utility bill showing that the home or apartment is the applicant's primary address, said Nate Custer said, media relations specialist for FEMA. People seeking FEMA assistance can visit the Disaster Recovery Center more than once if they have questions about their applications. Some applicants are more comfortable speaking with FEMA representatives in person, Custer said. They are not limited to one visit. Flood survivors also are not limited to visiting the FEMA center in their home county. They can go to any FEMA center that is open, Custer said. For example, flood survivors that live in one county but work in another can visit the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center closer to their workplace if that is more convenient. A representative of the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the McDowell County Disaster Recovery Center as well as FEMA. FEMA also has opened a Disaster Recovery Center at the Lifeline Princeton Church of God at 250 Oakvale Road near Princeton. FEMA operated out of the church until Feb. 14 when the agency was helping residents impacted by Tropical Storm Helene in September 2024 apply for assistance. The most recent flood occurred the day after it closed. The Mercer County Disaster Recovery Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be closed on Sunday, according to FEMA's announcement. The center will also be closed on March 15, March 22 and April 19 for the church's previously scheduled events. Disaster Recovery Centers are open to all, including survivors with mobility issues, impaired vision and those who are who are deaf or hard of hearing. Flood survivors do not have to visit a recovery center to register with FEMA. People can call 800-621-FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates seven days a week. Flood survivors seeking assistance can also register online at or through the FEMA app on their cellphone. For more information on West Virginia's disaster recovery, visit West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, and The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Monday that additional SBA Recovery Centers are opening in Mercer County and McDowell County. The Mercer County Business Recovery Center opens today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. After today, it will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. and closed on Sundays. The McDowell County Business Recovery Center will open Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the National Guard Armory at 600 Stewart Street in Welch. After this coming Wednesday, it will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will be closed Sundays. SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the Business Recovery Centers to answer questions about the federal agency's disaster loan program, explain the application process and help individuals complete their application. Walk-ins are accepted, but people can schedule an in-person appointment in advance at The U.S. Small Business Administration also has opened a Business Recovery Center at the Princeton Public Library at 920 Mercer Street. This center will be remaining open. The center is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., then Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be closed on Sunday. Contact Greg Jordan at gjordan@
