Terre Haute Disaster Recovery Center To Close, But Help Continues To Be Available 

Release Date: July 25, 2003
Release Number: 1476-19

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Kokomo, IN - The joint FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center operating in Terre Haute will close at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26.

Those affected by the disaster who still have questions about assistance or low-interest disaster loans can call the toll-free application line - 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) - or visit one of the Disaster Recovery Centers that is still operating.

Since the first Disaster Recovery Center opened on July 17, 577 homeowners, renters, and business owners have visited one of the seven centers. The temporary centers were established to provide detailed program information to those who have already applied for assistance. In addition to FEMA Human Services personnel and SBA loan officers, disaster recovery specialists staff the centers to answer questions and provide information on recovery, restoration and rebuilding.

The following centers are open 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday until further notice:

September 9 is the deadline to apply for assistance by calling the FEMA toll-free application number at
1-800-621-FEMA (3362). There is also a special toll-free number for those with speech or hearing impairment, (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. Both numbers are available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, until further notice.

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 Citizen Corps, the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.

Last Modified: Monday, 28-Jul-2003 08:44:59