Dayton Disaster Recovery Center to Close: FEMA Just A Call Away
Release Date: November 11, 2008
Release Number: 1791-246
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AUSTIN, Texas -- As the FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center at the Dayton City Hall prepares to close, disaster recovery officials remind everyone that FEMA is always just a phone call or mouse click away.
The Dayton City Hall center is scheduled to complete its operations at close of business, Saturday, Nov. 15. Until then, it remains open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Saturday at the Dayton City Hall, 117 Cook St., Dayton, TX 77535.
"Texans need to know that disaster help is still available even when a center closes or moves to another location," said State Coordinating Officer Joan Haun. "Follow up on applications or ask questions by calling the FEMA toll-free number or visiting the Web site."
The FEMA Web site is www.fema.gov. The teleregistration number is 1-800-621-3362 or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech- and hearing-impaired. Both numbers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until further notice.
"We urge applicants to follow through with their recovery process," said Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman. "While applying is the first step, you still should follow up on your application and continue to update your contact information," she said.
A listing of recovery centers is available at www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/dr1791_drc_list.htm.
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, 12-Nov-2008 08:54:26