Disaster Recovery Centers Open In Lewis And Grays Harbor 

Release Date: December 14, 2007
Release Number: 1734-001

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LACEY, Wash. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Washington Emergency Management Division (WEMD) announced the opening of Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Lewis and Grays Harbor counties today and Saturday.

These Disaster Recovery Centers will serve those affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that began Dec. 1, 2007. The two DRCs will open today in Lewis County and on Saturday in Grays Harbor County. The hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Locations for the two Disaster Recovery Center are listed below:

Lewis County Disaster Recovery Center
Yard Birds Mall, 2nd floor   
2100 N. National Ave.     
Chehalis, Wash.

Grays Harbor County Disaster Recovery Center
Elma Fire Station
112 N. Second St.
Elma, Wash.

DRCs provide residents an opportunity to meet face to face with representatives from state and federal agencies to find answers to questions they may have about the recovery process. People should register with FEMA before coming to the DRC. Some phones and computers are available at the DRCs for those without access.

Individuals can register for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those who are hearing or speech-impaired. The FEMA application line is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST seven days a week, until further notice. You can also register online at www.fema.gov.

SBA representatives are at all Disaster Recovery Centers to meet individually with each resident or business owner to answer any questions about SBA's disaster loan program, help them complete their disaster loan application and accept their completed applications.  Anyone not able to visit a center should call 1-800-659-2955 for SBA assistance or visit the website at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.

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, 14-Dec-2007 16:06:31