Closing Schedule Announced for Disaster Recovery Centers 

Release Date: December 10, 2002
Release Number: 1439-31

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Corpus Christi, TX -- For those who wish to visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), time is growing shorter. State and federal officials announce the closing schedule for the following DRCs.

Closing on Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.

St. Andrews Church
1350 North 23 rd St.
Beaumont

Hall Hidalgo Community Center
102 Allende Street
Taft

Closing on Dec. 20 at 6 p.m.

3908B Leopard St.
Corpus Christi

17507 Imperial Valley Dr.
Houston

National Guard Armory
1198 Bluntzer Rd.
Robstown

Storm victims can continue to visit the centers until the above closing dates and receive information and written materials about various assistance programs available to homeowners, renters and business owners. Information is available on grants to help pay for temporary housing, home repairs, and serious disaster-related needs, as well as low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, disaster unemployment assistance and crisis counseling.

DRC hours are from 9 a.m until 6 p.m.

Individuals who sustained disaster-related losses as a result of the tornadoes, severe storms and flooding from Oct. 24 - Nov. 15, must re-register for this disaster even though they may have received assistance for a previous disaster. Those who have not yet registered need to call 1-800-621 FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech or hearing impaired. The registration lines are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.

Last Modified: Tuesday, 22-Apr-2003 09:17:46