Disaster Recovery Centers Change Hours of Operation
Release Date: May 22, 2002
Release Number: 1412-13
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Poplar Bluff, MO -- Hours of operation for the four Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will change effective Friday, May 24. The DRCs offer disaster victims an opportunity to meet face-to-face with disaster recovery workers. The new hours are:
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Closed Sunday
The DRCs are located:
101 First Street 6 Mineral Drive
Marble Hill
Bollinger County
6 Mineral Drive
Ellsinore
Carter County
101 South Main Street
Poplar Bluff
Butler County
112 East Main Street
Willow Springs
Howell County
The centers are staffed with disaster recovery specialists, including representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Information on temporary housing, low-interest loans, disaster unemployment and hazard mitigation will be available.
Before visiting a DRC, individuals who suffered damage to their homes or business properties in the declared counties are urged first to apply for assistance by calling FEMA's toll-free registration number 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those who are hearing- or speech-impaired. The hours are Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 26-Aug-2003 14:29:17