Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Sharp County
Release Date: February 10, 2008
Release Number: 1744-007
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) announce the opening tomorrow, February 11, of a Disaster Recovery Center in Sharp County.
The location of the Sharp County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be:
Ash Flat Community Center
10 Arnhart Street (across from the Fire Station)
Ash Flat, Arkansas
The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will serve those affected by the tornadoes of February 5. The hours of operation will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week until further notice.
A DRC provides residents an opportunity to meet face to face with representatives from state and federal agencies and find answers to questions they may have about the recovery process. To get the most out of a trip to a DRC, including help with questions on individual cases, residents should register for assistance in advance of their visit.
Individuals can register for aid by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those who are hearing or speech-impaired. You can also register online at www.fema.gov. FEMA operators are available 7 a.m. to midnight CST seven days a week, until further notice.
Low-interest disaster loans from SBA are available to homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes. SBA representatives are at all DRCs to meet individually with each resident or business owner to answer questions, issue applications, help them complete their disaster loan application and accept their completed applications. Anyone not able to visit a center should call SBA at 1-800-659-2955 or visit the website at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.
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, 11-Feb-2008 10:54:05