Loxley Disaster Recovery Center Posts Temporary Schedule Change 

Release Date: October 1, 2004
Release Number: 1549-020

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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 that the Baldwin County Disaster Recovery Center in Loxley would not open on Saturday, October 2 due to a previously scheduled county event at the Loxley Civic Center. The DRC will resume operating hours on Sunday afternoon, October 3.

Temporary DRC schedule change:

Baldwin County
Loxley Civic Center
4198 Municipal Park Dr. (off State Hwy. 59)
Loxley
Temporarily closed: All day Saturday, October 2
Reopens: 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 3

During this temporary schedule change, victims of Hurricane Ivan are encouraged to visit any of the DRC locations currently open.

Disaster victims are urged to register for assistance first by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585 for those who are speech- or hearing-impaired. The centers provide people with an opportunity to meet face-to-face with recovery specialists.

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 the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.

DRCs with hours from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. daily:

Geneva County
Geneva County Farm Center
2765 East State Hwy 52
Geneva

Crenshaw County
Crenshaw County AG Center
816 Airport Road
Luverne

Mobile County
South Mobile County
Alabama Port Fire Department
3280 Hwy 188
Coden

Escambia County
The former Fred’s Store
120 Lindberg St.
Atmore

Mobile County
Saraland Civic Center
716 Mae St.
Saraland

Escambia County
Escambia County Agricultural Science Center
175 Agscience Dr.
Brewton

Baldwin County
Loxley Civic Center
4198 Municipal Park Dr. (off State Hwy. 59)
Loxley

Conecuh County
Evergreen Fire Station
434 Rural St.
Evergreen

Washington County
Washington County DRC
14871 St. Stevens Ave.
Chatom

Monroe County
Monroe DHR
25 Legion Rd.
Monroeville

DRCs with special hours:

Baldwin County
Foley Justice Center
200 E. Section Ave.
Foley
Closes: Friday, October 1 end of business day
Re-Opens: Thursday, October 7
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
EVERY Thurs., Fri. and Sat.

Baldwin County
Community House
300 East 16th Street
Gulf Shores
New Schedule begins: Sunday, October 3
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
EVERY Sun., Mon., Tues. and Wed.

Last Modified: Monday, 04-Oct-2004 08:56:00