Opening Of Disaster Recovery Centers 

Release Date: September 28, 2004
Release Number: 1552-012

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San Juan, P.R. -- Federal and Commonwealth officials announced today the opening of the first four Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC), to assist those affected by Tropical Storm Jeanne in the 56 federally declared municipalities. The centers will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until further notice.

Disaster victims are urged to register for assistance first by calling 1-800-621-3362. The TTY number is 1﷓800﷓462﷓7585 for those who are speech- or hearing-impaired.

Those who have questions may visit the centers to meet face-to-face with recovery specialists. Representatives of Commonwealth, federal, and voluntary agencies, as well as loan officers from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will be on hand to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners.

Aguada DRC
Centro de Bellas Artes, Café Teatro
Paz Street, corner with Manuel Ruíz (in front of Plaza Cristobal Colón)
Aguada PR 00602

Canóvanas DRC
Centro Comunitario Usos Múltiples
Luis Muñoz Rivera Street (corner with Betances)
Canóvanas PR 00729

Santa Isabel DRC
Centro de Usos Múltiples Francisco Robledo
Monseñor Ferrér Avenue (near Urb. Santiago Apostol- in front of Parque Infantil Melween Cedeño)
Santa Isabel, PR 00757

Toa Baja DRC
Cancha Antonio R. Barceló
Coliseo Deportivo, Sabana Seca Avenue, Route 867 (in front of Oficina de Gobierno Anacleto Ortíz)
Toa Baja, PR 00951

On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.

Last Modified: Tuesday, 28-Sep-2004 19:47:06