Mobile DRCs Plan Additional Visits to Affected Areas
Release Date: April 19, 2006
Release Number: 1634-024
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JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers plan more stops in Tennessee 's disaster-declared areas to help victims with disaster assistance questions, according to Federal Emergency Management Agency and state officials.
Disaster Recovery Centers provide a single location where people can to talk face-to-face with disaster recovery specialists. The mobile DRCs can move quickly into areas affected by the recent tornadoes and are staffed to assist victims with their applications for federal disaster assistance. Visitors to the DRCs also may receive information about housing resources and referrals to agencies or organizations to help with their specific needs.
Representatives from state and federal agencies and voluntary organizations will be on hand to answer questions about assistance programs and services. Disaster assistance may include grants for temporary housing, minor housing repairs and other needs, such as transportation and medical expenses. Assistance also may be in the form of U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and business owners.
Individuals and business owners are urged to apply for assistance first by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) . For those who are speech- or hearing-impaired the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585. Both lines are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Residents also may register for assistance online at the FEMA Web site at www.fema.gov/assistance/.
Mobile DRCs will be available at the following times and locations.
Wednesday, April 19 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Old Wal Mart at Maples
393 E. Main Street
Hendersonville , TN
Wednesday, April 19 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Harpeth Ridge Fire Department
Highway 49
Charlotte , TN
Wednesday, April 19 - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Brownsville-Haywood County Parks & Rec.
(Old National Guard Armory)
100 Boyd Avenue
Brownsville , TN
Thursday, April 20 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
First Baptist Church
3127 North Meridian Street
Greenfield , TN
Thursday, April 20 noon to 7 p.m.
Friday, April 21 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cumberland County Community Center
1374 Livingston Road
Crossville , TN
Thursday, April 20 noon to 7 p.m .
Friday, April 21 10 a.m. to 7 p.m
Goodlettsville City Hall
105 South Main Street
Goodlettsville , TN
Friday, April 21 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Yuma Missionary Baptist Church
16210 Highway 424
Yuma , TN
Saturday, April 22 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Camden Central High School
75 Schools Drive
Camden , TN
Sunday, April 23 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
J B Summers Armory Building
(Old National Guard Armory)
240 Armory Road
Somerville , TN
Last Modified: Wednesday, 19-Apr-2006 09:59:05