Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Four Counties
Release Date: July 7, 2008
Release Number: 1763-071
» More Information on Iowa Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) opened Monday in Chickasaw, Freemont, Harrison and Muscatine counties. The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are opening DRCs to provide face-to-face assistance to those affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding beginning May 25, and continuing.
"These centers will provide storm victims the information they need to return their lives to normal, and will move our state farther down the road to recovery," said Iowa Gov. Chet Culver. "As governor, I am committed to doing whatever necessary to help those affected by these storms get back on their feet, and these new disaster recovery centers will help us do just that."
The new DRCs are located in:
Chickasaw County
Nashua Fire Station
125 Greenwood Ave.
Nashua, IA 50658
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. opening day, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Closing Friday, July 11, 7 p.m.
Freemont County
Simons Elementary School
309 S Street
Hamburg, IA 51640
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. opening day, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Closing Friday, July 11, 7 p.m.
Harrison County
Dunlap City Hall
716 Iowa Ave.
Dunlap, IA 51529
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. opening day, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays.
Muscatine County
Muscatine High School
2705 Cedar St.
Muscatine, IA 52761
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. opening day, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays.
Those seeking FEMA assistance are encouraged to register before visiting a DRC. If they visit a DRC after registering, they should not re-register because that may delay FEMA assistance. Only one registration per household is allowed. Registration is done by calling FEMA's toll-free registration line, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 1-800-462-7585, or online at www.fema.gov.
FEMA disaster assistance specialists and representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available at each DRC to answer questions. Other state, federal and non-profit organizations will have information at the DRC as well.
When applicants call to register, they will be asked to provide current contact information - address and phone number - their Social Security number, insurance information, a brief description of damage sustained as well as the specific location of damaged property. Direct deposit is available for those who are eligible for assistance and can provide their bank information. Those who suffered additional storm-related damage after registering should call the toll-free registration line again to report the additional damage.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 08-Jul-2008 08:25:32