Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Selma Monday, October 10 

Release Date: October 7, 2005
Release Number: 1605-059

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MONTGOMERY , Ala. -- A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Selma in Dallas County , on Monday, October 10 at noon. After opening day, the center hours will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. It will remain open for six days and will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 15.

The DRC will be located at:

The Wilson Building
16 Franklin Street
Selma

DRCs are one-stop information centers. Anyone with a disaster-related need may visit any center to talk

face-to-face with disaster recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), representatives from other government agencies and mitigation specialists.

The specialists will provide information about a broad range of FEMA programs, including housing assistance, individual and household grants, and SBA low-interest loans for homeowners, renters and businesses. Mitigation specialists will provide practical guidance on rebuilding and repair measures to potentially reduce damage from future storms.

Before visiting a DRC, applicants should first register for assistance by calling toll-free 800-621-FEMA (3362) . Individuals with speech or hearing impairments who use special keyboard equipment (TTY) should call

800-462-7585 . The lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until further notice. Registration via the Internet is available on-line at www.fema.gov .

Applicants are reminded to bring their FEMA registration number and Social Security number when visiting a DRC. Those who have already registered for federal/state disaster assistance are not required to visit a center regarding their application, but are invited to do so for disaster-related information.

FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages the federal response and recovery efforts following an incident of national significance. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities to reduce the risk of loss in future disasters, trains first responders, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.

Last Modified: Friday, 07-Oct-2005 11:10:32