Opening Of Fajardo Disaster Recovery Center
Release Date: September 30, 2004
Release Number: 1552-015
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San Juan, P.R. -- Federal and commonwealth officials announced today the addition of Fajardo as the 57th federally declared municipality in Puerto Rico affected by Tropical Storm Jeanne. As a result, an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Fajardo, to continue helping individuals and businesses impacted by the storm. All five Disaster Recovery 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. The registration lines are available from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., seven days a week, until further notice.
Those who have questions may visit the centers to meet face-to-face with recovery program 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.
Fajardo DRC
Coliseo Municipal Tomás Dones
Barrio Florencio, Route 976 (near airport)
Fajardo, PR 00736
Aguada DRC
Centro de Bellas Artes, Café Teatro
Paz Street, corner with Manuel Ruíz (in front of Plaza Cristóbal 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 Ferrer Avenue (near Urb. Santiago Apóstol- 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: Friday, 01-Oct-2004 15:00:57