Disaster Recovery Center In Newton County To Close
Disaster Assistance Still Readily Available
Release Date: December 7, 2005
Release Number: 1604-158
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JACKSON , Miss . -- The Disaster Recovery Center operating in Decatur in Newton County will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 17, 2005 due to reduced activity, federal and state officials announced today.
'It's important that disaster victims know that even though this site is closing, assistance is still available at other Disaster Recovery Centers in the state and through FEMA's toll-free number," said Nick Russo, federal coordinating officer for the disaster recovery. "FEMA remains a committed partner to the State of Mississippi and its residents as they recover from this disaster."
Individuals are encouraged to visit the Decatur Disaster Recovery Center before close of business on
Dec. 17, 2005. The center is located at:
Newton County
Old Decatur Armory
15738 HWY 15
Decatur , MS
Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, until Dec. 17, 2005.
Assistance is still available at the following nearby Disaster Recovery Center :
Lauderdale County
Old WIN Job Center
1604 11 th Street
Meridian , MS
Locations open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
The Disaster Recovery Centers were established to provide detailed program information to those who have already applied for assistance. Representatives of state, federal and voluntary agencies are on hand to answer questions and provide recovery information. Officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to discuss disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes. Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners.
Officials encourage all Hurricane Katrina victims to apply for assistance before the Jan. 11, 2006 deadline by calling the FEMA toll-free application number at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585 for speech- or hearing-impaired, or visiting the FEMA website at www.fema.gov .
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: Thursday, 08-Dec-2005 09:39:15