Disaster Recovery Center To Transition To An SBA Center
Release Date: November 9, 2007
Release Number: 1731-027
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PASADENA, Calif. -- The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Activities Center - George A. Caravalho, Santa Clarita Complex, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway in Santa Clarita will become a U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) on Saturday.
The DRC will close today, Fri., Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. and transition to the DLOC on Sat., Nov. 10 with hours on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The DLOC will close in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 12 and reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 9 a.m.
Normal operating hours will be Mon. - Fri., from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and closed on Sundays.
SBA Customer Service Representatives at the DLOC will be available to issue and accept loan applications, answer questions about SBA's disaster loan program, explain the application process, and help each individual complete their application.
The SBA is the federal government's primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners and renters, businesses of all sizes, and private, nonprofit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts, and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations.
This center will also have a FEMA representative on hand to answer questions on federal disaster assistance available for individuals and households.
Businesses or individuals unable to visit the DLOC may obtain information by calling SBA's toll-free number: 1-800-659-2955 (TTY 1-800-877-8339) or visit SBA at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.
If you have not registered, you can do so by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585. Lines are open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily. Those affected by the fires can also register online at www.fema.gov.
Attached is a complete list of assistance service centers that are currently open to serve Southern California wildfire victims.
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, 09-Nov-2007 10:41:05