Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Susquehanna
Release Date: September 25, 2004
Release Number: 1555-004
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HARRISBURG, Pa. -- State and federal officials announce the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Susquehanna to assist those who suffered losses and damages from Tropical Depressions Frances and Ivan. The DRC will be at the following location:
Susquehanna County Courthouse Annex
Commissioner's Conference Room
31 Public Avenue, Montrose
The center will open Monday, Sept. 27 at noon.
Thereafter, open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
"Applying for assistance by registering with FEMA is a necessary step to gain access to disaster assistance programs," said David M. Sanko, state coordinating officer. "However, it is not mandatory for individuals to go to a recovery center."
Representatives will be at the recovery center to answer questions about flood and homeowner's insurance, health and welfare assistance, well water testing, crisis-counseling, and senior citizen services. Specialists from FEMA, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will provide information on disaster recovery programs.
"Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center provides an opportunity for disaster victims to meet face-to-face with representatives from state and federal agencies and gather information about other forms of assistance," said Federal Coordinating Officer Tom Davies.
If you are insured, call your insurance company first then register with the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Some items not covered by insurance may be covered by disaster assistance programs. To register with FEMA, call the toll-free number 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). People with hearing or speech impairments may call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585.
Homeowners, renters, farmers, agricultural producers and business owners who sustained damage in the following counties as a result of the flooding should register with FEMA for disaster assistance:
Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Bradford, Bucks, Butler, Cameron, Carbon, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mifflin, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Washington, Wayne, Westmoreland, Wyoming and York.
Tropical Depression Ivan hit Pennsylvania beginning Sept. 17. The flooding from Tropical Depression Frances happened Sept. 8 and 9.
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: Monday, 27-Sep-2004 09:43:25