All Louisiana Disaster Recovery Centers Closing On Sundays
Release Date: November 21, 2005
Release Number: 1603-168
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BATON ROUGE, La. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness announced all Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in the state will be closed Sundays, beginning at the close of business, Sat., Nov. 26, 2005.
Louisiana DRCs will continue operating Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. FEMA operates 45 DRCs throughout Louisiana, as well as four mobile and one floating DRC. All DRCs will also be closed on Thanksgiving, Thurs., Nov. 24. A list of all fixed Louisiana Disaster Recovery Centers is included at the conclusion of this release.
Louisiana residents affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita should register for assistance before visiting a DRC by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or online at www.fema.gov. Hearing or speech impaired individuals may register by calling 1-800-462-7585. Lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. After applying, individuals with questions may meet face-to-face with recovery specialists at any DRC.
Representatives of state, federal, and voluntary agencies, as well as Customer Service Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration 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 programs are also available to individuals and business owners.
NOTE: MOBILE DRCs ARE NOT LISTED
Acadia Parish
1407 The Blvd.
Rayne, LA 70578
Ascension Parish
13192 Airline Hwy.
Gonzales, LA 70737
Beauregard Parish
Park Terrace Shopping Center
1011 N. Pine St.
DeRidder, LA 70634
Bossier and Caddo Parishes
2820 Summer Grove Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71118
Cameron Parish
Grand Lake Recreation Center
125 Recreation Ln.
Grand Lake, LA 70607
Calcasieu Parish
Leadership Center
1701 Ryan St.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish
Knights of Columbus Bldg.
1600 Horridge St.
Vinton, LA 70668
Concordia Parish
102 River Front St.
Vidalia, LA 71373
East Baton Rouge Parish
101 France St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
East Feliciana Parish
Marston House
11016 Bank St.
Clinton, LA 70722
Evangeline Parish
Garment Factory
256 Holloway Blvd.
Ville Platte, LA 70586
Franklin Parish
Franklin Parish Courthouse Annex
6561 Main St.
Winnsboro, LA 71259
Iberia Parish
601 W. Admiral Doyle Dr.
New Iberia, LA 70546
Iberville Parish
Iberville Parish Library
24605 J. Gerald Barrett Blvd.
Plaqumine, LA 70764
Jefferson Davis Parish
208 Shankland Ave.
Jennings, LA 70546
Jefferson Parish
Westside Shopping Center
Units 14 and 15
15 W. Bank Expwy.
Gretna, LA 70053
Lafayette Parish
Harvest Church International
111 Liberty Ave.
Lafayette, LA 70508
Lafourche Parish
Jake's Department Store
508 St. Mary St.
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Lafourche Parish
4560 US Hwy. 1
Raceland, LA 70394
Lincoln Parish
307 N. Homer St.
Ruston, LA 71270
Livingston Parish
(Denham Springs)
Old Jamboree Bldg.
9554 US Hwy. 190
Walker, LA 70785
Morehouse Parish
2025 E. Madison Ave.
Bastrop, LA 71220
Natchitoches Parish
726 3rd St.
Natchitoches, LA 70457
Orleans Parish
Landry High School
1200 Landry Blvd.
Algiers, LA 70114
Orleans Parish
Jewish Community Center
5342 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Orleans Parish
New Orleans Public Library
219 Loyola Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Plaquemines Parish
Belle Chasse Auditorium
8938 Hwy. 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Point Coupee Parish
Scott Civic Center
1200 Major Pkwy.
New Roads, LA 70760
Rapides Parish
Old Office Max Bldg.
2255 Macarthur Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71301
St. Bernard Parish
8101 W. Judge Perez Rd.
Chalmette, LA 70043
St. Charles Parish
Bingo Hall
13145 Hwy. 90
Boutte, LA 70039
St. Helena Parish
Masonic Lodge
6273 Louisiana Hwy 10
Greensburg, LA 70441
St. James Parish
Lions Club Bldg.
29126 Health Unit St.
Vacherie, LA 70090
St. John the Baptist Parish
160 Belle Terre Blvd.
La Place, LA 70068
St. Landry Parish
Old Kroger Store
1638 Cresswell Ln.
Opelousas, LA 70570
St. Martin Parish
Crawfish Kitchen
2235-A Reese St.
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
St. Tammany Parish
John Slidell Municipal Park Recreation Center
105 Robert Rd.
Slidell , LA 70458
St. Tammany Parish
La-Z Boy Center
31-A Park Pl.
Covington, LA 70433
Tangipahoa Parish
Old Winn Dixie Bldg.
735 W. Oak St.
Amite , LA 70422
Terrebonne Parish
805 Barrow St.
Houma, LA 70360
Vermilion Parish
407 Charity St.
Abbeville, LA 70510
Vernon Parish
Old Lowe's Building
1601 S. 5th St.
Leesville, LA 71446
Washington Parish
(Old Barnes Furniture Bldg.)
539 Avenue V
Bogalusa, LA 70427
Washington Parish
Hillcrest Baptist Church
2201 E. Washington St.
Franklinton, LA 70438
West Baton Rouge Parish
4722 Hwy. 190 W.
Port Allen, LA 70767
Last Modified: Tuesday, 22-Nov-2005 09:47:48