Woodville Disaster Recovery Center To End Operations
Release Date: October 21, 2008
Release Number: 1791-168
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AUSTIN, Texas -- A FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center in Tyler County will end operations at the close of business Friday, Oct. 24.
Until then, the center will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday through Friday, at the old Wal-Mart in the Tall Pines Plaza, South Magnolia St., Woodville, TX 75979
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Governor's Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) jointly run the recovery centers to assist Texans whose losses and property damage were the direct result of Hurricane Ike. Since the center opened, more than 1,100 residents received face-to-face assistance.
"We are determined to make sure every Texan affected by Hurricane Ike gets all help possible," said State Coordinating Officer Joan Haun. "Even when the local center demand drops enough that it closes, FEMA information is still available through its toll-free number."
A complete list of locations is available at www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/dr1791_drc_list.htm.
"More than 700,000 people have applied for disaster assistance," said Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman. "We want applicants to follow through with the process by staying in touch with FEMA through the Helpline," she said.
Residents can apply or follow up on their applications by going online to www.fema.gov, or by calling 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585. Both numbers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until further notice.
More information is available online at www.fema.gov or www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem.
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, 21-Oct-2008 13:31:17