Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Steelville 

Release Date: April 25, 2006
Release Number: 1631-046

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COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Missouri Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Steelville. In an effort to speed assistance to Missouri residents affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on March 11-13, the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open on April 25, 2006, at:

Rivers of Life Fellowship Church

470 Grand Drive

Steelville, MO 65565

Crawford County

Hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT, Monday thru Saturday.

Disaster Recovery Centers are designed to provide detailed program information to those who have applied or need to apply for assistance under President Bush's March 16, 2006, disaster declaration. Representatives of state, federal, and voluntary agencies will be present, including Customer Service Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

The SBA makes low-interest federal disaster loans available to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private non-profit organizations whose property was damaged or destroyed. In addition, the SBA also makes low-interest disaster loans available to small businesses in both primary and neighboring counties that have suffered economic injury as a result of the disaster.

Before coming to the DRC, Missouri residents and business owners are encouraged to apply immediately by calling the toll-free number 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) . For people who are speech or hearing-impaired, the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585 . Telephone lines are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CDT, seven days a week. People may also apply online at www.fema.gov.

FEMA manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.

Last Modified: Tuesday, 25-Apr-2006 08:35:28