Freeport Disaster Recovery Center to Close: FEMA Just A Call Away
Release Date: November 29, 2008
Release Number: 1791-290
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AUSTIN, Texas -- As the FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center at the Freeport Recreation Center in Freeport prepares to close, disaster recovery officials remind everyone that FEMA is always just a phone call or mouse click away.
The center is scheduled to complete its operations at close of business, Wednesday, Dec. 3. Until then, it remains open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Wednesday at the Freeport Recreation Center, 803 N. Front Street, Freeport, TX 77541.
"We are determined to make sure every Texan affected by Hurricane Ike gets all help possible," said State Coordinating Officer Joan Haun. "Even when the local recovery center demand drops enough that it closes, FEMA information is still available through the agencys 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) number."
Residents can still apply or follow up on their applications by going online to www.fema.gov, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech- and hearing-impaired. Both numbers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until further notice.
The deadline to apply is Dec. 12, less than two weeks away.
"Disaster recovery is a fluid process," said Federal Coordinating Officer Stephen DeBlasio. "We urge applicants to follow through with their recovery process and keep their contact information up to date." he said.
A listing of recovery centers is available at www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/dr1791_drc_list.htm.
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: Monday, 01-Dec-2008 08:43:15