Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Springfield
Release Date: July 29, 2008
Release Number: 1773-040
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The State Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announce the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Greene County for those affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred between June 1 and July 18.
The center will be opening in the following location:
GREENE COUNTY
Opening at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4
Green County Imperial Plaza
2904 S. Campbell
Springfield, MO 65807
Operating: Aug. 4-16
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in the counties listed below are currently open with hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and until noon on Saturday. Centers are closed on Sunday.
LINCOLN COUNTY
Winfield-Foley Fire Department
2663 E. Hwy 47
Winfield, MO 63389
MARION COUNTY
Chapel Hill Professional Building
109 Virginia Street
Hannibal, MO 63401 (closing Aug. 2)
PIKE COUNTY
Clarksville Visitors Center
204 N. 2nd Street
Clarksville, MO 63336 (closing Aug. 2)
Visitors to a DRC will find valuable recovery information on:
- FEMA and state disaster assistance programs;
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans and how to complete the loan application;
- Smart building techniques to reduce damage from future floods; and
- Flood insurance.
Those affected by the severe storms and fooding can still register for disaster assistance by calling:
1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585. The registration helpline is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Online registration is also available anytime at www.fema.gov.
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: Tuesday, 29-Jul-2008 12:36:52