New Disaster Recovery Center Opening In Coushatta 

Release Date: October 27, 2005
Release Number: 1603-123

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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 are opening a new Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the town of Coushatta in Red River Parish on Friday, Oct. 28, 2005.

The Coushatta recovery center will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week until further notice. There are a total of forty-three centers now open in Louisiana to serve the needs of individuals affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Red River Parish
2415 Red Oak Road
Coushatta, LA 71019

Victims of the hurricanes are urged to register for assistance first by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Hearing or speech impaired individuals may register by calling 1-800-462-7585. After registering, 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.

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Concordia Parish
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Evangeline Parish
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Jefferson Davis Parish
208 Shankland Avenue
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Harvest Church International
111 Liberty Ave.
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Lafourche Parish
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4560 US Highway 1
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*Livingston Parish
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Natchitoches Parish
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Orleans Parish
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Orleans Parish
Jewish Community Center
5342 St. Charles Ave.
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Point Coupee Parish
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Red River Parish
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St. Bernard Parish
8101 West Judge Perez Rd.
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St. Helena Parish
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Lions Club Bldg.
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St. Landry Parish
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St. Martin Parish
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West Baton Rouge Parish
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Winn Parish
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* Closed Sundays

SBA is the federal government's primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts, and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover uninsured and uncompensated losses and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations.

Last Modified: Friday, 28-Oct-2005 12:11:32