Disaster Recovery Centers Closed For Holiday Observance Friday
Release Date: November 7, 2006
Release Number: 1603-572
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NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The three remaining Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in the New Orleans area will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day on Friday, November 10, 2006, the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today.
The DRCs will re-open on Saturday, November 11, 2006, at 9 a.m. and will close at 1 p.m.
Normal operating business hours are Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Representatives of state, federal and voluntary agencies, and customer service representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration are on hand at DRCs to answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about various state and federal programs are also available for individuals and business owners.
The three DRCs are at the following locations.
Jefferson Parish
15 Westbank Expressway
Westbank Shopping Center
Gretna, Louisiana 70053
Jefferson Parish
7901 Airline Drive
MA Green Shopping Center
Metairie, Louisiana 70003
Orleans Parish
New Orleans Library
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, an applicant must complete an SBA loan application to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.
FEMA manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 07-Nov-2006 13:09:57