Mobile Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Marion 

Release Date: October 9, 2004
Release Number: 1546-038

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Officials of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Management announce the opening of a mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in McDowell County beginning Wednesday, October 13.

The mobile DRC will be available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to assist residents and business owners affected by Tropical Storm Frances or Hurricane Ivan.

Location:P.G. Baptist Church214 P.G. Baptist Church
Road Marion, N.C. 28752
(off US Hwy 70W in parking lot behind church)

Available: Wednesday through Friday,
October 13 through October 15

Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Individuals can begin the disaster application process by calling the toll-free registration number 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. If possible, try calling in the evening after 6:00 p.m. or on weekends when call volume often is lighter. Individuals can also find valuable recovery information on the agency’s website at http://www.fema.gov.

Once registered, individuals visiting a DRC can get information on the status of their application; details on the types of state and federal disaster assistance available; help with completing U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan applications for homeowners, renters, and businesses of any size for losses not fully compensated by insurance; types of assistance available through voluntary agencies; and rebuilding tips on how to minimize future storm damage.

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.

Last Modified: Tuesday, 12-Oct-2004 08:37:46