Disaster Outreach Coming to Alabama State Fairgrounds in Birmingham
Fifth Outreach Targets North Central Portion of the State
Release Date: January 10, 2006
Release Number: 1605-157
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Montgomery, Ala. -- The Alabama Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a fifth disaster outreach event to assist evacuees and Alabama residents affected by Hurricane Katrina in developing long-term housing solutions.
When: Saturday, January 21
Where: Alabama State Fairgrounds
Fair Park Arena
2331 Bessemer Rd.
Birmingham
Time: Noon to 5 p.m.
Applicant assistance specialists will be on site to work one-on-one with individuals and families on their applications for disaster aid and long-term housing solutions. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will also be there along with various state and local agencies who have also been invited to participate.
Individuals with disaster-related needs who have not yet registered for assistance should call the FEMA teleregistration number, 800-621-FEMA (3362). The speech- or hearing-impaired may call (TTY) 1- 800-462-7585 . Lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until further notice. Multilingual operators can assist applicants in many languages. Registration via the Internet is available at www.fema.gov .
Prior outreach meetings were held in Anniston , York , Montgomery and one is scheduled for Mobile on Jan.14.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 10-Jan-2006 16:39:26