Mobile Disaster Recovery Center To Remain Open In New Kent County  

Release Date: October 16, 2003
Release Number: 1491-75

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Richmond, VA -- The Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located in New Kent County will remain open until further notice to assist individuals in disaster-affected communities who suffered losses and damages from Hurricane Isabel.

New Kent Courthouse
12001 Courthouse Circle
New Kent, VA

The DRC is be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Mobile DRCs provide a way for FEMA recovery specialists to travel from place to place, reach individuals in remote areas and offer them the opportunity to apply for disaster assistance. Residents of localities that have been declared disaster areas can visit any DRC.

The DRC is designed to provide detailed program information to people who have already applied for assistance by registering 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 8 p.m. seven days a week. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Nov. 17, 2003.

For a list of DRCs currently open in Virginia, call FEMA's toll-free Helpline at: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or visit the Virginia Department of Emergency Management's (VDEM) Web site at: www.vaemergency.com

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 individuals fill out applications for low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses.

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: Thursday, 16-Oct-2003 16:10:12