DRC in Wahkiakum to Close Friday
Release Date: January 15, 2008
Release Number: 1734-044
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Lacey, Wash. -- Federal and state officials announce the closing of the Cathlamet (Wahkiakum County) Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 18.
Disaster assistance is still only a toll-free call away. Individuals in designated counties who suffered damage from the flooding December 1-17 can register for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those who are hearing or speech-impaired. The lines are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. You can also register online at www.fema.gov.
Anyone with questions about a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan or who needs help with the application should call 1-800-659-2955 for SBA assistance or visit the website at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.
Two DRCs remain open: Chehalis (Lewis County) and Aberdeen (Grays Harbor County). Hours of operation will remain Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. DRCs provide residents an opportunity to meet face to face with representatives from state and federal agencies to find answers to questions they may have about the recovery process.
Grays Harbor County DRC
Aberdeen Community Center (lower level)
117 E. 3rd Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Lewis County DRC
Yard Birds Mall, 2nd floor
2100 N. National Ave.
Chehalis, WA 98532
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: Wednesday, 16-Jan-2008 07:59:26