Hurricane Helene

September 2024

Commonwealth of Virginia

Emergency Support Team

TEL: 804-267-7600 | TDD: 804-674-2417 | FAX: 804-272-2046

List of Disaster Recovery Centers Communications Delivered by FEMA

FEMA and VDEM have partnered to proactively promote the six Disaster Recovery Centers in Southwest Virginia. Below is a list of communications, media engagements, and outreach conducted to promote Disaster Recovery Centers. In addition to the content described below, FEMA and VDEM have staff dedicated to building relationships with local emergency managers, municipal staff and elected officials. These staff, which include Division Supervisors and Intergovernmental Affairs Specialists, are on the ground meeting with stakeholders to promote FEMA programs, including outreaching Disaster Recovery Centers. FEMA will continue to promote Disaster Recovery Centers as they stay open during the Helene recovery process.

Disaster and Business Recovery Center Flyer

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News Releases

  1. Released 10/5 DR-4831-VA NR-004 Disaster Recovery Center in Damascus, Va. will open on Oct. 7 (link)
  2. Released 10/9 DR-4831-VA NR-008 Disaster Recovery Center in Independence, Va. will open Oct. 10 (link)
  3. Released 10/8 DR-4831-VA NR-007 FEMA Individual Assistance Now Available for More Virginians (link)
  4. Released 10/10 DR-4831-VA NR-010 Disaster Assistance for Virginia Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene Tops $2 Million (link)
  5. Released 10/10 DR-4831-VA NR-009 Disaster Recovery Center in Tazewell, Va. will open on Oct. 11 (link)
  6. Released 10/12 DR-4831-VA NR-012 All Virginia Disaster Recovery Centers, including a new center in Pulaski, will be open Monday, Oct. 14 (link)
  7. Released 10/16 DR-4831 VA NR-15 Disaster Recovery Center in Marion, VA will open on Oct 17 (link)
  8. Release 10/17 DR-4831 VA NR-16 Disaster Recovery Center in Christiansburg, VA will open on Oct 18 (link)

Website:

  1. DRC locations linked in published communications are located on the disaster website 4831 | FEMA.gov
  2. DRC locations referenced in several products nationally are on this website. DRC Locator

Congressional Notifications:

  1. News Release: Disaster Recovery Center in Damascus, Va. will Open on Oct. 7 (Oct. 5)
  2. Advance Notice: News Release: Disaster Recovery Center in Independence, Va. Will Open Oct. 10 (Oct. 9)
  3. Advance News Release: Disaster Recovery Center in Tazewell, Va. will Open on Oct. 11 (Oct. 10)
  4. Advance Notice: News Release All Virginia Disaster Recovery Centers, Including New Center in Pulaski, Will Be Open Monday, Oct. 14 (Oct.12)
  5. Advanced Notice: News Release: Disaster Recovery Center in Marion, Va. Will Open Oct. 17 (Oct. 16)
  6. Advance Notice: News Release: ­­­­Disaster Recovery Center in Christiansburg, Va. Will Open Oct. 18 (Oct. 17)

Fact Sheets:

    • Daily Fact Sheet – This product is delivered to IGA and external stakeholders of elected officials and emergency managers via email. DRC information is included and updated daily.
    • Total External (non-FEMA) recipients on distribution list: 250
    • Published Oct. 11 DR-4831-VA FS-003 Assistance for Damaged Wells and Septic Systems in Virginia (DRC Mentioned as Resource with link to DRC Map Viewer)
    • IGA Distro (200 Recipients)
    • Published Oct. 11 DR-4831-VA FS-004 FEMA Encourages Virginians to Save and Submit Receipts for Repairs (DRC Mentioned and map linked)
    • IGA Distro (200 Recipients)
    • Published Oct. 11 DR-4831-VA FS-006 Information for Virginians on Tracking and Updating your FEMA application (DRC mentioned and map linked)
    • IGA Distro (200 Recipients)

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