Nine Disaster Recovery Centers To Close Oct. 15 

Release Date: October 3, 2004
Release Number: 1555-016

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HARRISBURG, Pa.-- Pennsylvania residents who have registered by phone with the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can visit any one of nine Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) that are now open throughout the state.

“When you register for assistance, it’s important to note that applicants do not have to go to a Disaster Recovery Center in their county,” said David M. Sanko, state coordinating officer. “They can visit any DRC that is convenient for them.”

Before visiting a DRC, applicants should first register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). People with hearing or speech impairments may call TTY 1-800-462-7585. Flood victims, who sustained damage, may visit any DRC in the state. Below is a list of locations.

The Disaster Recovery Centers are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. The following centers will close on October 15:

Allegheny County - Community College of Allegheny, Allegheny Campus, Physical Education Building, 845 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh
Armstrong County - Alltel Building, 201 North Jefferson St., Kittanning
Beaver County - Northern Lights Shopping Center, on Route 65, Economy Borough
Blair County - Sheetz Distribution Center, Sheetz Way, (off Quarry Road) Claysburg
Dauphin County - TecPort Business Center (back of Cross Gates Bldg., by Harrisburg East Mall), 470 Friendship Road, Harrisburg
Lycoming County - Faxon Lumber Company, 1700 East Third St., Williamsport
Luzerne County - Valley Crest Nursing Home, 1551 East End Road, Wilkes-Barre
Northampton County - Forks Township Community Center, 500 Zucksville Road, Easton
Washington County - Washington Mall (Old Nat’l Record Mart Bldg.) 301 Oakspring Road, Washington

“A visit to a Disaster Recovery Center provides direct access to local, state and federal specialists,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Tom Davies. “Experts will be available to answer questions about disaster housing assistance, low-interest disaster loans and flood insurance.”

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.

For a stream audio feed on “Best times to register with FEMA,” go to this link: http://www.fema.gov/radio and click on 'mp3' under ”Recovery Radio Brief 13"

Last Modified: Monday, 04-Oct-2004 09:28:23