Disaster Recovery Centers Open For All Hurricane Victims
Release Date: September 29, 2005
Release Number: 1603-044
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BATON ROUGE, La. -- Anyone who incurred damage because of Hurricanes Katrina or Rita may visit any Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) regardless of where they live. DRCs provide a place for victims to meet face to face with professionals who can provide help with the disaster recovery process.
Individuals may talk with representatives from federal, state and voluntary agencies about a variety of concerns including disaster housing assistance, flood insurance, health and welfare assistance, legal issues, and crisis counseling. Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will also be available to help applicants complete low-interest disaster loan packets. People can also pick up written materials about a variety of assistance programs for individuals and businesses.
No cash, checks, debit cards or vouchers are distributed at Disaster Recovery Centers. These centers are for the dissemination of information to assist in victim recovery. Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners.
Before visiting a DRC, flood victims, who sustained damage, are encouraged to first register with FEMA at any of the DRCs located throughout the state by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those with hearing or speech impairments. People may also register online at www.fema.gov. Those without telephone or Internet can access these services for FEMA registration at any of the DRCs located throughout the state.
Twenty-one centers are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. A list of all DRCs is attached.
Ascension Parish
13192 Airline Highway
Gonzales, La. 70737
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.Jefferson Parish
Westside Shopping Center
West Bank Expressway, Unit 13
Gretna, La. 70053
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.Lafourche Parish
4560 US Highway 1
Raceland, La. 70394
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.Quachita Parish
Civic Center Convention Hall
401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expwy
Monroe, La. 71210
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.Washington Parish
Old Barnes Furniture Building
539 Avenue V
Bogalusa, La. 70427
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.Avoyelles Parish
635 East Tunica Drive
Marksville, La. 71351
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.Iberia Parish
601 West Admiral Doyle Drive
New Iberia, La. 70560
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.Orleans Parish
Landry High School
Whitney Ave. & LaMarque Street
Algiers, La
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. John The Baptist Parish
160 Belle Terre
La Place, La. 70068
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.Bossier and Caddo Parishes
Old Summergrove Baptist Church
2820 Summer Grove Drive
Shreveport, La. 71118
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.Lafourche Parish
Jake’s Department Store
513 St. Mary Street
Thibodaux, La. 70301
9 a. m. to 7 p. m.Plaquemines Parish
Belle Chasse Auditorium
8398 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, La. 70037
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. Tammany Parish
John Slidell Municipal Park Recreation Center
105 Robert Road
Slidell, La. 70458
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 the federal response and recovery efforts following an incident of national significance. 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: Thursday, 29-Sep-2005 15:24:58