2 Disaster Recovery Centers Cease Operations
Release Date: October 6, 2004
Release Number: 1549-033
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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 closing of Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Foley and Luverne.
DRCs closing:
Crenshaw County
Crenshaw County AG Center
816 Airport Road
Luverne
Closes: October 8 at 7:00 p.m.Baldwin County
Foley Justice Center
200 E. Section Ave.
Foley
Closes: October 9 at 7:00 p.m.
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.
Find a complete listing of open DRCs on the following page. http://fema.gov/press/2004/hurricane_drc.shtm
Last Modified: Thursday, 07-Oct-2004 09:06:04