Disaster Recovery Center in West Baton Rouge Closes; Jefferson Parish DRC Converts to Disaster Loan Outreach Center 

Release Date: October 20, 2008
Release Number: 1786-077

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BATON ROUGE, La. -- The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Avondale will convert to a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) on Thursday, October 23.  The location and hours of operation can be found below. 

Jefferson Parish
Avondale Park
709 South Jamie Blvd.
Avondale, LA 70094

The DLOC will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Port Allen will close on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the close of business. The mission of servicing individuals seeking disaster assistance from FEMA has been completed and staff will now locate to areas still in need of help.

West Baton Rouge Parish
Old City Hall
750 N. Jefferson
Port Allen, LA  70767

Homeowners, renters and business owners affected by hurricanes Gustav and Ike needing further assistance may receive help by calling the toll-free registration line at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)  (TTY 1-800-462-7585) which is open 24 hours a day seven days a week. Applicants also may register on-line at www.fema.gov.

Officials remind affected residents who have already filled out damage report forms with the state, parish emergency managers or voluntary agencies that they must register with FEMA at the above numbers or Web site to be considered for federal assistance. All residents also are encouraged to get involved with the recovery process by helping spread the word about available assistance and the registration numbers.  

In addition to receiving help from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations for losses not fully covered by insurance. The SBA may loan up to $200,000 to repair or replace homes and up to $40,000 to repair or replace personal property. Up to $2 million is available for uncompensated business disaster losses.

Residents and business owners can receive information about SBA disaster loans and help with the application process by calling the SBA at 1-800-659-2955 or visiting the SBA Web site at www.sba.gov.

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: Monday, 20-Oct-2008 11:49:01