Disaster Recovery Centers Available To Serve Missouri Storm Victims
Christian County Disaster Recovery Center Changes Location
Release Date: March 22, 2006
Release Number: 1631-007
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COLUMBIA, Mo. -- To help meet the ongoing needs of those who suffered damage from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on March 11-13, 2006, the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) opened Disaster Recovery Centers. The centers provide a single location where people are able to talk face-to-face with recovery specialists.
There are two ways to begin the application process. People may call FEMA's toll-free number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those with speech or hearing impairment. Both numbers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. People may also apply online at www.fema.gov.
Disaster assistance may include grants to help pay for temporary housing, minor home repair and other serious disaster-related expenses not covered by insurance or other sources. Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) also are available for residential and business losses not covered by insurance.
Representatives from local, state and federal agencies, and voluntary organizations, will staff the Disaster Recovery Centers. Visitors can:
- Inquire about the status of their application.
- Get help completing SBA low-interest loan applications for homeowners, renters or business owners.
- Receive information about different types of state and federal disaster assistance.
- Receive referrals to American Red Cross and other voluntary organizations to help with immediate unmet needs.
- Learn cost-effective measures to reduce the impact of future disaster losses.
These federal and state Disaster Recovery Centers are open Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays noon to 6 p.m., until further notice:
Monroe County DRC
101 N. Main
Paris, MO
Pettis County DRC
2001 Clarendon (Fairgrounds)
Sedalia, MO
Christian County DRC
Community Center
701 N. Taylor Way
Nixa, MO
FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, trains first responders, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.
Last Modified: Thursday, 23-Mar-2006 09:43:30