Two Disaster Recovery Centers Scheduled To Open In Illinois
Locations to assist those affected by recent storms and flooding
Release Date: October 5, 2008
Release Number: 1800-002
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CHICAGO, Ill. -- The state of Illinois and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are opening Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to serve residents and businesses in Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, LaSalle and Will counties affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ike. The severe storms and flooding from the hurricane began to hit these counties on September 13, 2008.
The centers open at noon Tuesday, Oct. 7. Starting Wednesday, Oct. 8 the hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week until further notice.
Before visiting a DRC, those who sustained losses in the designated counties should apply for assistance online at www.fema.gov or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or 800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST seven days a week.
The DRCs are for those who have problems registering or have further questions and concerns. Services 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, resolution to problems and referrals to agencies that may provide further assistance;
- Status of applications being processed by FEMA;
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) program information; and
- Information from representatives of other federal, state and local agencies.
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.
Physical Education Building
Northeastern Illinois University
3600 W. Foster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625Jack T. Knuepfer Building
(in the cafeteria)
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
For more information on disaster recovery visit www.fema.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, 06-Oct-2008 16:10:02