Three New Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Tennessee
Locations to Assist Disaster-Stricken in Williamson, Benton, Hickman Counties
Release Date: February 16, 2008
Release Number: 1745-002
» More Information on Tennessee Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to serve Williamson, Benton and Hickman County residents who sustained losses in the tornadoes and severe storms of February 5-6.
Before visiting a DRC, disaster survivors should apply for assistance at (800) 621-FEMA (3362), TTY (800) 462-7585 or go online at www.fema.gov.
Services people can expect to receive at a DRC are:
- 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 application process.
The centers will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., until further notice:
Williamson County
5750 Pinewood Road at Bending Chestnut Road
Franklin, Tenn. 37064Benton County
Big Sandy School
13305 Highway 69 N.
Big Sandy, Tenn. 38221Hickman County
118 Church St.
Centerville, Tenn. 37033
The newest centers bring the number of DRCs that are open in Tennessees disaster-stricken areas to eight. The others are in Macon, Sumner, Madison, Hardin and Shelby counties.
All eight DRCs will be open on President's Day, Monday, Feb. 18.
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, 19-Feb-2008 08:31:52