Short-Term Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Conroe
Release Date: November 23, 2002
Release Number: 1439-19
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Corpus Christi, TX -- A federal/state short-term Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is scheduled to open in Conroe to serve those affected by the severe weather and flooding that began on October 24.
The federal/state short-term DRC will open at the Lone Star Convention and Exposition Barn, 9055 FM 1484 in Conroe, Texas on Monday, December 2 and remain open through Wednesday, December 4. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Qualified state and federal personnel staff the centers to provide recovery information and written materials about various assistance programs available to individuals and business owners. Disaster programs include disaster housing assistance, grants for disaster-related needs, low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, disaster unemployment assistance and crisis counseling.
State Coordinating Officer Duke Mazurek and Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman urge those with questions to visit the center to talk face-to-face with a recovery specialist.
"We want all those who have disaster assistance questions to feel free to visit the DRC," said Duke Mazurek. "If you need help, please visit any DRC."
Those who have not yet registered need to call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech or hearing impaired. The registration lines are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
Last Modified: Monday, 21-Apr-2003 15:48:17