Jefferson Parish Disaster Recovery Center Opening 

Release Date: September 27, 2005
Release Number: 1603-039

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BATON ROUGE, La. -- The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) announced today that a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening in Jefferson Parish on Wednesday, September 28, at 9 a. m. There are now 19 centers available in Louisiana to service the needs of the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Jefferson Parish
Westside Shopping Center
15 West Bank Expressway, Unit 13
Gretna, La. 70053
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Eighteen centers are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. The Plaquemines Parish center is the only DRC operating from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m., due to a local curfew.

Victims of the hurricanes are urged to register for assistance first by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or log on to www.fema.gov. The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585 for those who are speech-or hearing-impaired. People without telephone or Internet can access these services for FEMA registration at any of the DRCs located across the state. After applying, those who have questions may meet face-to-face with recovery specialists.

Representatives of state, federal, and voluntary agencies, as well as Customer Service Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) Office of Disaster Assistance, will be on hand to answer questions and provide recovery information. No cash, checks, debit cards or vouchers are distributed at Disaster Recovery Centers. These centers are for the dissemination of information to assist in victim recovery. Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners.

Ascension Parish
13192 Airline Highway
Gonzales, La. 70737
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

East Baton Rouge Parish
1 & 2 Maritime Place
101 France Street
Baton Rouge, La. 70802
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Lafayette Parish
Harvest Church International
111 Liberty Ave.
Lafayette, La. 70508
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Plaquemines Parish
Belle Chasse Auditorium
8398 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, La. 70037
Due to Curfew: 8 a. m. to 6 p. m.

St. Charles Parish
Bingo Hall
13415 Hwy 90
Boutte, La. 70039
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

St. Tammany Parish
John Slidell Municipal Park Recreation Center
105 Robert Road
Slidell, La. 70458
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Webster Parish
Old Wal-Mart Store
1100 Homer Rd.
Minden, La. 71055
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Avoyelles Parish
635 East Tunica Drive
Marksville, La. 71351
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Iberville Parish
Iberville Parish Library
24605 J. Gerald Barrett Blvd.
Plaquemine, La. 70764
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Lafourche Parish
Jake’s Department Store
513 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, La. 70301
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Quachita Parish
Civic Center Convention Hall
401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expwy
Monroe, La. 71210
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

St. James Parish
Lions Club Bldg.
29126 Health Unit St.
Vacherie, La. 70090
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Washington Parish
Old Barnes Furniture Building
539 Avenue V
Bogalusa, La. 70427
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Bossier and Caddo Parishes
Old Summergrove Baptist Church
2820 Summer Grove Drive
Shreveport, La. 71118
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Jefferson Parish
Westside Shopping Center
15 West Bank Expressway, Unit 13
Gretna, La. 70053
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Orleans Parish
Landry High School
Whitney Ave. & LaMarque Street
Algiers, La
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Rapides Parish
Old Office Max Bldg.
2255 Macarthur
Alexandria, La. 71301
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

St. John The Baptist Parish
160 Belle Terre
La Place, La. 70068
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Washington Parish
Hillcrest Baptist Church
2201 East Washington Street
Franklinton, La. 70438
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, 28-Sep-2005 07:38:33