Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Alexandria
Release Date: September 28, 2003
Release Number: 1491-19
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Richmond, VA - A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open at noon, Sept. 29, in Alexandria, to assist those who suffered losses and damages from Hurricane Isabel. The center will be located at:
Nancy J. Lee Center
1108 Jefferson St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Regular hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. These DRC hours will be in effect until further notice. Residents of affected jurisdictions can visit any DRC for assistance.
Individuals can register with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by calling the toll-free number 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). People with hearing or speech impairments may call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. The lines are open from 7 a.m. to midnight seven days a week. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Nov. 17, 2003.
Representatives from FEMA, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), other federal and state agencies, as well as voluntary organizations will be available to provide information on disaster recovery programs. Additionally, the SBA will be available to help homeowners, renters and businesses fill out applications for low-interest loans.
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, 29-Sep-2003 17:05:44