Clallam And Kitsap Counties Open Disaster Recovery Centers 

Release Date: December 19, 2007
Release Number: 1734-012

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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 (EMD) announce the openings of Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Bremerton (Kitsap County) and Forks (Clallam County) on Thursday, Dec. 20.

Disaster Recovery Centers in the designated counties serve those affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that began Dec. 1. Both DRCs will open Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and remain open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice.

Locations for the two Disaster Recovery Center are listed below:

Kitsap County Disaster Recovery Center
In the former State of Washington Vehicle Licensing Department
4841 Auto Center Way
Bremerton, Wash.

Clallam County Disaster Recovery Center
Forks Community Center
91 Maple Street
Forks, Wash.

Five other DRCs are available to serve residents of the designated counties.

Mason County Disaster Recovery Center
Theler Community Center
22871 NE State Route 3
Belfair, Wash.

Thurston County Disaster Center
Rochester Community Center
10140 Highway 12
Rochester, Wash.

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.

Pacific County Disaster Recovery Center
Pacific County Emergency Operations Center
300 Memorial Drive
South Bend, 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. local time 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: Wednesday, 26-Dec-2007 11:32:51