Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Opening In Grant County
Release Date: July 11, 2008
Release Number: 1766-042
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- A FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) is moving to Grant County at Noon on Monday, July 14 for 4 days.
Grant County - open for 4 days ONLY
The Shelter House at Playacres Park
500 S. Sycamore St.
Fairmont, IN 46928
Opening day hours: Monday, July 14, Noon to 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 15 through Thursday, July 17, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Other MDRC locations:
Randolph County - open for 4 days ONLY
West Union Volunteer Fire Dept.
1100 N. Main St.
Losantville, IN 47354
Opening day hours: Friday, July 11, Noon to 7 p.m., Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., CLOSED ON SUNDAY, Monday July 14 and Tuesday, July 15, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
MDRC staff can answer questions about registration for disaster assistance and hazard mitigation, help with disaster loan applications and provide information and contacts for other programs. ANY FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) location can assist you, whether or not you reside in that county.
Homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the recent severe storms and flooding are encouraged to register for assistance by calling the telephone registration line, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) which is open from 7 a.m. to MIDNIGHT ET, seven days a week. Residents are encouraged to register prior to visiting any DRC or MDRC. For speech- or hearing-impaired applicants, the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585. Applicants also may register on-line at www.fema.gov.
Small Business Administration representatives will be present at all DRCs to provide assistance in completing disaster loan applications, and to accept completed disaster loan applications. You may contact the SBA Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 for questions regarding SBA.
Returning the loan application is an essential part of the disaster recovery process even for individuals who do not want a loan.
All residents are also encouraged to get involved with the recovery by helping spread the word about available assistance. Tell your neighbor.
In addition to the MDRCs, fixed site DRCs are in the following locations:
Bartholomew County
Northside School
1400 27th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., CLOSED ON SUNDAY.
Johnson County
Franklin College
Johnson Center for Fine Arts
211 Branigin Blvd.
Franklin, IN 46131
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., CLOSED ON SUNDAY.
Marion County
Far Eastside Neighborhood Center - C.A.F.E.
8902 East 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., CLOSED ON SUNDAY.
Morgan County
Poston Road Elementary School
139 East Poston Rd.
Martinsville, IN 46151
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., CLOSED ON SUNDAY.
Vigo County
Booker T. Washington Community Center
1103 S. 13th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Hours: 9a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., CLOSED ON SUNDAY.
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, 28-Jul-2008 16:45:00