Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Lonoke County 

Release Date: May 29, 2008
Release Number: 1758-011

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announce the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Lonoke County for those affected by the storms that began on May 2. The center is at the following location:

Methodist Church Family Life Center
215 E. Third St.
Carlisle, AR 72024
Open May 30 through June 13, 2008
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday

Disaster victims are encouraged to register for assistance before they visit by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing- or speech-impaired. The lines are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily. Those affected by the tornado can also register online at www.fema.gov or visit a DRC to meet face-to-face with recovery specialists.

Registering before visiting a DRC will shorten your time spent at the center. Visiting a DRC is not required to be considered for assistance.

Representatives of state, federal, voluntary agencies and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners. No cash, checks, debit cards or vouchers are distributed at DRCs. Centers are for the dissemination of information to assist in disaster recovery.

The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) is the state's homeland security and emergency management agency. The agency works to identify and lessen the effects of emergencies, disasters and threats to Arkansas by developing effective prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery actions for all disasters and emergencies.

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 terrorism.

Last Modified: Tuesday, 03-Jun-2008 13:16:44