Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson and Orleans Parishes
Release Date: September 20, 2008
Release Number: 1786-033
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BATON ROUGE, La. - Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) opened today in Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson and Orleans parishes for residents and business owners who were affected by hurricanes Gustav or Ike. This makes 15 centers open to date.
The new DRCs are located at:
Assumption Parish
Napoleonville Community Center
4770 Highway 1
Napoleonville, LA 70390
East Baton Rouge Parish
Louisiana Leadership Institute
5763 Hooper Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
Jefferson Parish
Avondale Park
709 South Jamie Boulevard
Avondale, LA 70072
Orleans Parish
New Orleans Recreation Department
Community Center in Algiers
6600 Belgrade Street
New Orleans, LA
Currently, the centers are open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to officials from the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
At the centers, residents and business owners can meet with representatives from the state, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Red Cross to get answers and information. Applicants can get disaster loan applications and information and drop off completed applications. Returning the applications is a key part of the disaster recovery process even if you do not want a loan. If you do not return the applications, the process for individuals to get aid ends. Please complete the application as you may be eligible for other needs through the state or non-profits.
Applicants don't have to visit centers in their own parishes; they can go to the centers nearest to where they work or where they currently are staying. As a reminder, please register before you visit a DRC and bring your registration number. Those with computer access to the Internet should register online at www.fema.gov in order to free up the telephone registration lines for those who do not have computers.
FEMA mitigation specialists also are on hand at the DRCs to give advice on ways to minimize or eliminate damage to their property from future storms. This free service is available to anyone, not just those who had damage from the recent hurricanes.
Callers can help out by calling before or after peak hours or on Sundays to reduce wait time. Residents may call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) (TTY 1-800-462-7585) 24 hours a day seven days a week.
Applicants who had damage from both hurricanes must register twice, once for each disaster.
Additional DRC locations are:
Ascension Parish
Old All Star Ford Building
13192 Airline Highway
Gonzales, LA 70737
Avoyelles Parish
Avoyelles Parish Shopping Center
(Next to Popeye's Chicken)
816 Tunica Drive East
Marksville, LA 71351
Iberville Parish
Iberville Parish Library
24605 J. Gerald Berret Boulevard
Plaquemine, LA 70764
Lafourche Parish
Old Walmart Building
4876 Highway 1
Mathews, LA 70375
Livingston Parish
Old State Police Camp
Classroom # 2
11845 Buddy Ellis Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Orleans Parish
Main Library
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112
Point Coupee Parish
Scott Civic Center
1200 Major Parkway
New Roads, LA 70760
St. Tammany Parish
Public Works Building
1100 Mandeville High Boulevard
Mandeville, LA 70471
St. Helena Parish
247 Industrial Park Road
Greensburg, LA 70441
Mobile DRC Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sept. 20.
Terrebonne Parish
Old Bingo Hall
805 Barrow Street
Houma, LA 70360
West Baton Rouge Parish
Old City Hall
750 N. Jefferson
Port Allen, LA 70767
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, 26-Sep-2008 14:05:45