Release Date: September 20, 2005
Release Number: 1603-023
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BATON ROUGE, La. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Louisiana Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (LOHSEP) officials announce the opening of three Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in the Parishes of Lafourche, St. James, and St. Charles. This brings the number of centers now open to assist Louisiana victims of Hurricane Katrina to 16. The new centers will open Tuesday, September 20 at 9 a.m.
Lafourche Parish
Jake's Department Store
513 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, La. 70301
St. James Parish
Lions Club Bldg.
29126 Health Unit St.
Vacherie, La. 70090
St. Charles Parish
Bingo Hall
13415 Hwy 90
Boutte, La. 70039
Disaster victims are urged to register for assistance first by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The TTY number is 1‑800‑462‑7585 for those who are speech- or hearing-impaired. People who have questions may visit the center to meet face-to-face with recovery specialists.
Fifteen centers are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice . Only the Plaquemines Parish center has hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., due to local curfews . An applicant may visit any one of the 16 DRCs. A list of DRCs is on page two.
Representatives of state, federal, and voluntary agencies, as well as loan officers from the U.S. Small Business Administration will be on hand to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners.
Disaster Recovery Centers Alphabetically by Parish
Avoyelles Parish Iberville Parish Orleans Parish Rapides Parish St. Tammany Parish Webster Parish |
Bossier and Caddo Parishes Lafayette Parish Plaquemines Parish St. Charles Parish Washington Parish |
East Baton Rouge Parish Lafourche Parish Quachita Parish St. James Parish Washington Parish |
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: Tuesday, 20-Sep-2005 10:20:04