Disaster Recovery Centers Change Hours
Release Date: February 22, 2008
Release Number: 1745-011
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Disaster Recovery Centers in seven counties in Tennessee are changing the days and hours they are open.
Beginning Sunday, Feb. 24, the centers in Benton, Hardin, Hickman, Macon, Madison, Sumner and Williamson counties will be closed on Sundays. They will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday until further notice.
The centers, which provide assistance to residents recovering from the Feb. 5-6 tornadoes and severe storms, are joint operations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Tennessee.
Macon County
National Guard Armory, 1200 Russell Drive, Lafayette
Sumner County
Cragfont Baptist Church, 101 Harsh Lane, Castalian Springs
Madison County
Vann Plaza, 375 Vann Drive, Suites E and F, Jackson
Hardin County
The Fairgrounds, 665 Clifton Road, Savannah
Williamson County
5750 Pinewood Road at the intersection of Bending Chestnut Road, Franklin
Benton County
Big Sandy School, 13305 Highway 69 N, Big Sandy
Hickman County
118 Church St., Centerville
All the centers provide a range of services:
- Guidance regarding disaster recovery;
- Clarification of any written correspondence received;
- Housing assistance and rental resource information;
- Answers to questions, resolution of 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.
Before visiting a Disaster Recovery Center, residents should apply to FEMA by calling
(800) 621-FEMA (3362) or TTY (800) 462-7585, or by going online at www.fema.gov.
When disaster-affected residents visit a center, they should have identification, Social Security numbers, insurance information, proof of address and contact numbers to expedite the application 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, 22-Feb-2008 15:18:40