Joint Mobile Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Sinton
Release Date: November 19, 2002
Release Number: 1439-14
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Corpus Christi, TX -- A joint mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is scheduled to open in Sinton to serve those affected by the severe weather and flooding that began on October 24.
The joint mobile DRC will open at the County Fair Ground, 1200 Harville St., in Sinton, Texas on Thursday, November 21 and remain open through Saturday, November 23. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Qualified state and federal personnel staff the centers to provide recovery information and written materials about various assistance programs available to individuals and business owners. Disaster programs include disaster housing assistance, grants for disaster-related needs, low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, disaster unemployment assistance and crisis counseling.
State Coordinating Officer Duke Mazurek and Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman urge those with questions to visit the center to talk face-to-face with a recovery specialist.
"We want all those who have disaster assistance questions to feel free to visit the DRC," said Duke Mazurek. "If you need help, please visit any DRC."
Individuals who sustained disaster-related losses as a result of the October 24 tornadoes, severe storms and flooding must re-register for this disaster even though they may have received assistance for a previous disaster. Those who have not yet registered need to call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech or hearing impaired. The registration lines are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week until further notice
Last Modified: Monday, 21-Apr-2003 15:13:13