Two New Disaster Recovery Centers Opening 

Release Date: September 26, 2005
Release Number: 1603-035

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BATON ROUGE, La. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) announced today that two new Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are opening on Tuesday, September 27, at 9 a. m. Victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita now have 18 centers available in Louisiana for their disaster needs.

Ascension Parish
13192 Airline Highway
Gonzales, La. 70737
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
St. John The Baptist Parish
160 Belle Terre
La Place, La. 70068
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

Seventeen centers are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. The Plaquemines Parish center is the only DRC operating from 7 a. m. to 5 p. m., due to a local curfew.

Victims of the hurricanes are urged to register for assistance first by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585 for those who are speech-or hearing-impaired. Disaster victims can also apply online at www.fema.gov. Click on "Online Individual Assistance Center" and the screens will prompt them through the process. People without telephone or Internet can access these services for FEMA registration at any of the DRCs located across the state. After applying, those who have questions may meet face-to-face with recovery specialists.

Representatives of state, federal, and voluntary agencies, as well as Customer Service Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Disaster Assistance, will be on hand to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners.

Ascension Parish
13192 Airline Highway
Gonzales, La. 70737
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Avoyelles Parish
635 East Tunica Drive
Marksville, La. 71351
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Bossier and Caddo Parishes
Old Summergrove Baptist Church
2820 Summer Grove Drive
Shreveport, La. 71118
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
East Baton Rouge Parish
1 & 2 Maritime Place
101 France Street
Baton Rouge, La. 70802
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Iberville Parish
Iberville Parish Library
24605 J. Gerald Barrett Blvd.
Plaquemine, La. 70764
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Lafayette Parish
Harvest Church International
111 Liberty Ave.
Lafayette, La. 70508
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Lafourche Parish
Jake's Department Store
513 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, La. 70301
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Orleans Parish
Landry High School
Whitney Ave. & LaMarque Street
Algiers, La
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Plaquemines Parish
Belle Chasse Auditorium
8398 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, La. 70037
Due to Curfew: 7 a. m. to 5 p. m.
Quachita Parish
Civic Center Convention Hall
401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expwy
Monroe, La. 71210
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Rapides Parish
Old Office Max Bldg.
2255 Macarthur
Alexandria, La. 71301
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
St. Charles Parish
Bingo Hall
13415 Hwy 90
Boutte, La. 70039
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
St. James Parish
Lions Club Bldg.
29126 Health Unit St.
Vacherie, La. 70090
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
St. John The Baptist Parish
160 Belle Terre
La Place, La. 70068
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
St. Tammany Parish
John Slidell Municipal Park Recreation Center
105 Robert Road
Slidell, La. 70458
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Washington Parish
Hillcrest Baptist Church
2201 East Washington Street
Franklinton, La. 70438
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Washington Parish
Old Barnes Furniture Building
539 Avenue V
Bogalusa, La. 70427
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Webster Parish
Old Wal-Mart Store
1100 Homer Rd.
Minden, La. 71055
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, trains first responders, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003

SBA is the federal government's primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts, and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover uninsured and uncompensated losses and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations.

Last Modified: Tuesday, 27-Sep-2005 09:50:12