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Emergency Locations

Emergency Shelters are set up during disasters by Emergency Management Officials, the red cross, or local agencies. Schools, Churches, Community Centers and Government buildings are often used because of their available space and facilities.

Safety & Disaster Contacts

Arson Hotline
800-233-FIRE or 800-233-3473

County Emergency Management Information
304-626-4900

DEP Spill Hotline 
800-642-3074 (hazardous materials)

Disaster Distress Helpline 
1-800-985-5990 - This is a 24/7, 365 day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing crisis counseling for people  experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.

Health & Human Services Hotlines

Mine Incidents and Accidents
Mine and Industrial Rapid Response System (MIARRS)
1-866-WVSAFETY or 1-866-987-2338

Mine and Industrial Worker Tip Line 
1-866-808-0875

National Weather Service 
304-746-0180  (Charleston, WV Office) 

Poison Control  
1-800-222-1222

Safe Schools Helpline 
1-866-723-3982

WV211 Health & Human Services Information and Referral
Dial 211

WV511 Know before you go! WV Road Conditions and Travel Information

WV Fusion Center  
1-866-WVWATCH or 1-866-989-2824 to report suspicious activity. Fusion Centers are a combined effort of law enforcement, public safety, and private entities to prevent criminal activity.

Workplace​ Safety 
1-866-808-0875

WV Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (WV VOAD) helping West Virginians throughout the state to recover from disasters. WV VOAD can facilitate access to much needed resources through its network of disaster relief agencies with minimal or no cost to your community.

Food Supplies

Taylor County Office of Emergency Management coordinates with FEMA, WV DHSEM, and local suppliers to distribute food during emergencies.

WV National Guard and red cross can deploy food during major disasters.

Cleaning Supplies

Taylor County Office of Emergency Management coordinates with FEMA, WVDHSEM. The red cross provides cleaning kits after floods and emergencies.