San Bernardino And Santa Clarita Local Assistance Centers Transition To Disaster Recovery Centers; Castaic Center To Close
Release Date: November 2, 2007
Release Number: 1731-008
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PASADENA, Calif. -- The Local Assistance Center (LAC) in San Bernardino at the National Orange Show Fairgrounds, 689 South "E" Street will transition to a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at noon today, Nov. 2. The LAC in Santa Clarita at the George A. Caravalho Santa Clarita Sports Complex - Activities Center, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway will transition to a DRC on Monday, Nov. 5.
The name change does not change the basic intent: providing vital disaster assistance information. The centers provide one-stop shopping for recovery information from representatives of the state, federal, and voluntary agencies, as well as loan officers from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These recovery experts are available to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners. Visiting a DRC is not required to be considered for assistance.
Hours will be Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Sundays.
Disaster victims are encouraged to register for federal and state assistance first by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585. Phone lines are open twenty-four hours, daily. Those affected by the fires can also register online at www.fema.gov.
In addition, the LAC at the Castaic Regional Sports Complex, 31230 North Castaic Road has successfully served those who needed disaster recovery information and will close on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. However, those who may need additional information or want to check on the status of their application may call the above FEMA toll-free number or visit another nearby center.
The following local assistance centers locations remain open until further notice.
San Diego County
Rancho Bernardo Glassman Recreation Center at 18446 West Bernardo Drive, Rancho Bernardo.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ramona Community School at 1710 Montecito Road, Ramona.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fallbrook Community Center at 341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Rancho San Diego Cuyamaca College at 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Orange County
One Stop Center/Strip Mall at 125 Technology Way, Suite 200, Irvine
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Last Modified: Friday, 02-Nov-2007 13:25:21