Disaster Recovery Centers Open In Nebraska
Release Date: June 24, 2008
Release Number: 1770-003
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LINCOLN, Neb. -- The state of Nebraska and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open two Disaster Recovery Centers to assist residents and business owners in their recovery from the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began on May 22, 2008.
If you suffered disaster-related losses in one of the 13 counties declared eligible for federal aid to individuals and business owners, you can visit any of the recovery centers for more information:
Address:
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Lexington-Dawson County
1501 Plum Creek Parkway (Old Wal-Mart)
Lexington, NE 68850
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Kearney-Buffalo County
2022 Ave. A (Mid-Town Business Center)
Kearney, NE 68847
Opening: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 9:00 A.M.
Hours: From 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily (except Sunday)
The declared counties are Buffalo, Butler, Colfax, Dawson, Douglas, Gage, Hamilton, Jefferson, Kearney, Platte, Richardson, Sarpy and Saunders.
Before going to a recovery center it's best to call the FEMA teleregistration line at (800) 621-FEMA (3362). If you have a speech or hearing difficulty call TTY (800) 462-7585. It will take 20 to 30 minutes to complete the application. You can also register online at www.fema.gov/assistance.
When you register you will be assigned a nine-digit registration number. Make sure to write down this number and keep it safe. If you have questions about your application a disaster specialist at the center can help. The number will be needed to track your file.
Here are some of the services available at a Disaster Recovery Center:
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Guidance regarding disaster recovery;
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Clarification of any written correspondence received;
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Housing assistance and rental resource information;
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Answers to questions, resolution to problems and referrals to agencies that may provide further assistance;
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Status of applications being processed by FEMA;
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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) program information;
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Information from representatives of other federal, state and local agencies;
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Flood insurance and mitigation counseling.
FEMA community relations specialists carry and display official government photo identification; they are going door-to-door in each of the declared counties providing recovery information.
Residents visiting a center or calling in to register should have identification, social security numbers, insurance information, proof of address and contact phone numbers on hand to help speed the application process.
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: Friday, 27-Jun-2008 09:15:59