Release Date: August 17, 1999
Release Number: 1282-43
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- For Iowans who wish to have face-to-face meetings with Recovery Specialists to ask about available assistance on flood damages, the time for visiting the Waverly Disaster Recovery Center is getting shorter.
Through 6:30 p.m., August 20, residents of the Bremer County area can get answers to questions and check on the status of their applications at the Disaster Recovery Center, located at the City Hall/Civic Center, 200 1st Street, NE in Waverly.
Even though the center is closing, help is still as close as a telephone call. To register call toll-free 1-800-462-9029. Applicants may call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-525-0321 to find out about assistance programs and the status of their applications. Those who are hearing- or speech-impaired can call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585 to apply or to check on their applications. The telephone numbers are operational from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT, Monday through Saturday until further notice.
Disaster assistance programs include housing assistance, grants for serious needs and necessary expenses not covered by insurance or other programs, and low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration for flood-damaged residential and business property. Disaster unemployment assistance, tax assistance and other special services are also available to eligible persons affected by the disaster.
Last Modified: Monday, 15-Dec-2003 10:32:58