Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Travels To Maple Park And Coal City
Release Date: October 16, 2008
Release Number: 1800-013
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CHICAGO, Ill. -- The state of Illinois and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will have a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) moving from Maple Park in DeKalb County to Coal City in Grundy County to serve residents and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding from Sept. 13 to Oct. 5.
Before visiting a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), those who sustained losses in the designated counties (Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, LaSalle and Will) should apply for assistance online at www.fema.gov or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers operate 24 hours, seven days a week.
The MDRC that is now located at Ottawa City Hall in LaSalle County will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18.
It will open Monday, Oct. 20 through Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in DeKalb County at the following location:
Maple Park Fire Station
305 S County Line Road
Maple Park, IL 60151
On Monday, Oct. 27 through Wed. Oct. 29, the MDRC will be in the following location in Grundy County and be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce
660 S Broadway St.
Coal City, IL 60416
Disaster Recovery Centers serve those who have further questions or concerns about their application process. Information people can expect to receive at a DRC include:
- Guidance regarding disaster recovery;
- Clarification of any written correspondence received;
- Housing Assistance and Rental Resource information;
- Answers to questions and referrals to agencies that may provide further assistance;
- Status of applications being processed by FEMA;
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan applications and information, staff to explain the application process as well as help individuals and business owners complete their applications;
- Information from representatives of other federal, state and local agencies; and
- Cost-effective ways to reduce future disaster damages.
When disaster-affected residents visit a DRC they should bring identification, social security numbers, insurance information, proof of address and contact phone numbers in order to help speed up the assistance process.
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: Friday, 17-Oct-2008 09:45:37