Two Disaster Recovery Centers Cease Operation
Release Date: November 8, 2004
Release Number: 1549-077
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MOBILE, Ala. - The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) announced today the closing of the Selma Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Dallas County on Wednesday, Nov.10 at 6:00 p.m. and the Camden DRC on Friday, Nov. 12 at 6:00 p.m.
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Dallas County Courthouse Annex 102 Church Street Selma Closing Wednesday, Nov. 10 |
Wilcox County Old Southern Progress Building 75 Camden Bypass Camden Closing Friday, Nov. 12 |
Individuals can begin the disaster application process by calling the toll-free registration number, 800-621-FEMA (3362) or 800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing- or speech-impaired. Representatives at the toll-free telephone numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (CST), seven days a week until further notice. If possible, try calling in the evening after 6:00 p.m. or on weekends when call volume often is lighter. You can also register online using FEMA's newly implemented Internet registration at www.fema.gov. You can speak to a representative at FEMA's Helpline by calling the registration number.
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 Citizen Corps, the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Monday, 08-Nov-2004 17:19:19