Tennessee Disaster Recovery Centers Closing
Release Date: May 2, 2006
Release Number: 1634-046
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JACKSON, Tenn. -- Emergency managers in Tennessee have announced the closing of five state-federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) during the first week of May.
“Closing the recovery centers does not mean we are closing down registrations for disaster assistance,” said Marsha Cornish, deputy state coordinating officer for this disaster. “Tennesseans whose homes and businesses were damaged in the recent storms still have until June 5 to register with FEMA by phone or on the Internet.”
Clarksburg Mobile DRC
65 Clarksburg City Hall
Clarksburg , Tenn.
Closing
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
7 p.m.
Dyersburg Mobile DRC
Dyer County Fairgrounds
Dyersburg , Tenn.
Closing
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
7 p.m.
Gibson County DRC
1242 Manufacturer's Row
Trenton , Tenn.
Closing
Friday, May 5, 2006
7pm
Sumner County DRC
Gallatin Public Utility Building
Gallatin , Tenn.
Closing
Friday, May 5, 2006
7 p.m.
The centers are staffed by representatives of federal, state and volunteer agencies to answer questions about disaster assistance programs. Applicants also can go to DRCs to check on the status of their applications, request additional assistance, report changes in their contact information or get with help with their disaster loan applications.
“All those same services will still be available by phone,” said Michael Bolch, who heads the federal disaster recovery effort in Tennessee. “People can call the FEMA help line, go to the agency’s Web site or contact the U.S. Small Business Administration for help with their applications.”
Individuals and business owners are urged to apply for assistance before visiting a DRC by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). For those who are speech or hearing impaired, the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585. Both lines are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. The FEMA’s Web site is at www.fema.gov.
FEMA manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 03-May-2006 10:55:39