Residents Strongly Encouraged to Visit FEMA Disaster Recovery Center on Main Street

BUCKHANNON, WV — Local officials are urging all Upshur County residents who experienced damage from the recent flooding to visit the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located on the 2nd Floor of the Upshur County Development Authority Building, 21 East Main Street, Buckhannon. The center is open Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

FEMA staff are available to help survivors register for federal disaster assistance, review documentation, and explain what benefits may be available. Everyone with flood damage should apply, even if they are unsure whether they qualify.

Important Information About FEMA Calls & Application Processing:After completing an application, FEMA will contact applicants to schedule an inspection of damaged property and materials. These calls may come from out‑of‑state area codes, and residents are encouraged to answer them.

Officials remind residents to remain alert for potential scams:

FEMA will never ask for money, banking details, or credit card information.
FEMA will attempt to call three times. If they cannot reach you, the application may receive an initial denial, but you can still appeal.
Always read FEMA correspondence carefully and completely.
Even if approved for assistance, you may accept or decline the award for any reason.

FEMA assistance is provided as grants, not loans. For those interested in low‑interest disaster loans, Small Business Administration (SBA) specialists are also available at the Disaster Relief Center. FEMA and SBA are separate agencies, each offering different forms of support to flood survivors.

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Coordinated Release Issued By: City of Buckhannon • Upshur County Commission • Upshur County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management