Disaster Recovery Center Makes Three Day Stop in Opelika
Release Date: October 27, 2005
Release Number: 1605-081
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MONTGOMERY , Ala. -- A State and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open at noon on Monday, October 31, for three days.
The mobile unit will be located at the Lee County Emergency Management Agency, 908 Avenue B, in Opelika . Hours of operation are Monday, noon to 6 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday, November 1 and 2, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Anyone with a disaster-related need may visit the center to talk face-to-face with disaster recovery specialists from the state, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and representatives from other government agencies.
Before visiting, 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 also available at www.fema.gov .
Applicants are reminded to bring their FEMA registration number and social security number. 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 on state/FEMA programs and SBA low-interest loans to individuals and businesses.
Last Modified: Friday, 28-Oct-2005 10:40:11