Temporary Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Sylva
Release Date: September 19, 2004
Release Number: 1546-003
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- State and federal officials announced the opening of a temporary Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Jackson County to assist those with damages from Tropical Storm Frances and Hurricane Ivan.
The temporary DRC hours and location are:
| Location: |
Jackson County Justice Center 401 Grindstaff Cove Road, Room 203 Sylva, N.C. 28779 |
|---|---|
| Opening: | Tuesday, September 21 |
| Hours: | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday |
The temporary DRC will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., TUESDAY through SATURDAY, September 21 to 25.
Officials of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourage individuals to apply for disaster assistance by calling the toll-free number 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Registrars are taking applications 24 hours a day until further notice. Persons who are hearing/speech-impaired can apply by calling a special TTY number, 1-800-462-7585. If the wait is long, please remember that others are affected by on-going disasters around the country and are also calling to register for assistance. Don't get discouraged. Non-peak calling times are currently between midnight to 4:30 a.m.
Once registered, individuals visiting a DRC can get information on the status of their application; details on the types of state and federal disaster assistance available; help with completing U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan applications for homeowners, renters, and businesses; types of assistance available through voluntary agencies; and rebuilding tips on how to minimize future storm damage.
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 21-Sep-2004 14:42:14