Geneva Disaster Recovery Center to Close 

Release Date: October 13, 2004
Release Number: 1549-049

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MOBILE, Ala. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) announced today the Geneva Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Geneva County would close on Thursday, October 14.

Geneva County DRC
Geneva County Farm Center
2765 East State Hwy 52
Geneva
Closes: Thursday, October 14 at 7 p.m.

Individuals can begin the disaster application process by calling the toll-free registration number, 800-621-FEMA (3362) or 800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing- or speech-impaired. If possible, try calling in the evening after 6:00 p.m. or on weekends when call volume often is lighter. You can also register online using FEMA’s newly implemented Internet registration at www.fema.gov.

FEMA operates a Helpline for those who may need information or have to make a change on their application. Call the Helpline number 800-621-3362 (FEMA), or 800-462-7585 (TTY) for the speech- or hearing-impaired. The Helpline is available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

The U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) is on site as the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. SBA disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries.

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, 14-Oct-2004 09:17:43