Three New Disaster Recovery Centers In Monticello, Hazlehurst and Port Gibson Bring Total To 31 In Mississippi
Release Date: October 20, 2005
Release Number: 1604-084
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JACKSON, Miss. -- State and federal officials have opened three more Disaster Recovery Centers in Monticello, Hazlehurst and Port Gibson to serve individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Katrina. The latest openings bring the total number of Disaster Recovery Centers currently operating in Mississippi to 31.
Disaster victims are urged to register for assistance before visiting a Disaster Recovery Center by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The TTY number is 1 800 462 7585 for those who are speech- or hearing-impaired. Those who have questions may visit the center to meet with recovery specialists in person.
Persons who have suffered losses or damages as a result of Hurricane Katrina may go to any Disaster Recovery Center to follow up on their registrations and receive information on available programs. If a person cannot visit a Disaster Recovery Center, follow-up assistance is still available by calling the toll-free Helpline number at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
The new Disaster Recovery Centers are located at:
Lawrence County
James E. Givens Ag. Bldg.
1535 F.E. Sellers Highway
MONTICELLO, MS
Copiah County
County Fairgrounds
Multi-purpose Bldg.
2040 West Gallman Road
HAZLEHURST, MS
Claiborne County
American Paper Tube Bldg.
1315 Bridewell Lane
PORT GIBSON, MS
Disaster Recovery Centers are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and
are closed Sundays until further notice.
Representatives of state, federal, and voluntary agencies will be on hand to answer questions and provide recovery information. Officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be available to discuss disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes. Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners.
Other Disaster Recovery Center locations in Mississippi are:
Adams County
D.W.H. Inc.
225 Wilson Road
NATCHEZ
Covington County
Former Fred’s Store
424 South Frontage Road
COLLINS
Forrest County
C.E. Roy Community Center
300 East 5th Street
HATTIESBURG
George County
Senior Citizens Center
7102 Route 198 East
LUCEDALE
Hancock County
South Coast Skate Park
118 Auderer Blvd.
WAVELAND
Harrison County
Biloxi Sports Stadium
281 Lee Street
BILOXI
Harrison County
Snyder Recreation Center
2520 Pass Road
BILOXI
Harrison County
Disabled American Veterans Hall
2600 23rd Avenue
GULFPORT
Harrison County
Mobile DRC
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
21500 B Street
LONG BEACH
(Previous mobile DRC location at Pass Christian
High School discontinued and moved to Long Beach)
Hinds County
Metrocenter Mall
Former Ruby Tuesday
3645 Highway 80, Suite 1002
JACKSON
Jackson County
Former K-Mart Building
3164 Bienville Blvd.
OCEAN SPRINGS
Jackson County
Pelican Landing Convention Center
6217 Highway 613
MOSS POINT
(Disaster Recovery Center at Pascagoula High School closed 9/28/05 because of school opening.)
Jasper County
Livestock Receiving Station
(Former Goat Coop)
155 County Road 1521
BAY SPRINGS
Jefferson Davis County
St. Peter’s Parish Hall
4135 Highway 42
BASSFIELD
Jones County
Cameron Center
711 N. 10th Avenue
LAUREL
Lamar County
Graham Building
40 Deep South Lane
PURVIS
Lauderdale County
Former WIN Job Center
1604 11th Street
MERIDIAN
Lincoln County
Former Bill’s Dollar Store
524 Schwem Avenue
BROOKHAVEN
Marion County
Town Square Shopping Center
932 Highway 13 South
COLUMBIA
Pearl River County
Mississippi Mall
1310 S. Haugh Street
PICAYUNE
Pearl River County
Former Innovative Therapy Offices
1403 South Main Street Suite E
POPLARVILLE
Perry County
Former Elementary School
1502 Bolton Avenue
BEAUMONT
Pike County
Former Blockbuster Building
1015 Delaware Avenue
McCOMB
Simpson County
Jimmy Sullivan Center
1827 B Highway 149
MENDENHALL
Stone County
Former Bill’s Dollar Store
530 Central Avenue
WIGGINS
Walthall County
Walthall Library Activity Room
707 Union Road
TYLERTOW
Wayne County
City Auditorium
1008 Benton Street
WAYNESBORO
Wilkinson County
Wilkinson County Industrial Complex
1495 U.S. Highway 61 South
WOODVILLE
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Last Modified: Monday, 30-Jan-2006 14:39:37