Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Topeka
Release Date: June 5, 2007
Release Number: 1699-023
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WICHITA, Kan. -- A state-federal Disaster Recovery Center will open Thursday in Topeka, at the Ramada Tower, 420 S.E. Sixth Ave. (Third Floor).
The Topeka Disaster Recovery Center will be open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Homeowners, renters and business owners in 18 counties designated for Individual Assistance are eligible for federal and state disaster aid to help Kansans recover from the tornadoes, severe storms and flooding of May 4-18.
The counties are Barton, Clay, Cloud, Comanche, Edwards, Kiowa, Leavenworth, Lyon, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Pratt, Riley Reno, Rice, Saline, Shawnee and Stafford.
Residents in need of assistance are urged to register first by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585 for applicants with special speech or hearing needs. Registration is also available on the Internet at www.fema.gov.
FEMA's temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan.
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be in the Disaster Recovery Center to answer questions about registering for disaster assistance and hazard mitigation measures.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) representatives at Disaster Recovery Centers meet individually with each resident or business owner to answer any questions about SBA's disaster loan program, help them complete a disaster loan application and accept completed applications. Anyone not able to visit a Disaster Recovery Center should call 1-800-659-2955 or visit the SBA website at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.
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 terror.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 06-Jun-2007 14:58:54