Bay County DRC Continues Operations
Release Date: October 28, 2004
Release Number: 1539-237g
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The Panama City, Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), at 1000 East 23rd Street, Panama City, Florida continues to operate seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until further notice. Representatives from federal, state and voluntary agencies continue to help applicants for disaster assistance at this center.
A recent review of attendance at this DRC indicates a decrease in activity. DRC officials wish to reassure residents in Bay County that services will continue to be provided to applicants for federal and state disaster assistance through this center for as long as the need is present.
The DRC coordination center wants to extend every effort to support this area if the need is still present. A final decision will soon be made to transition these assets to other locations throughout the state if the trend continues to prove the need is no longer present.
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages Citizen Corps, the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Friday, 29-Oct-2004 09:46:27