Hurricane Evacuee Outreach Events Continue
Release Date: December 16, 2005
Release Number: 3215-031
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will participate in a series of four events to help Hurricanes Katrina and Rita evacuees in Arkansas.
Saturday, December 17, 2005
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 18, 2005
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
HUD & SBA only
University Mall
2nd Floor, Arkansas Workforce Center
300 South University
Little Rock, AR 72205
Monday, December 19, 2005
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
FEMA, HUD & SBA
Monsignor Galvin Parrish Center
22 North 13th St.
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
FEMA, HUD & SBA
St. Joseph's Church
412 West 6th
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
All three agencies are working with hurricane evacuees to help them recover from the loss of their homes, personal property and livelihoods. In addition to these agencies, various other organizations will be on-hand to assist with other aspects of recovery.
Representatives from FEMA's Individual Assistance program will meet with evacuees one-on-one to answer questions as well as review applications. Those who have not yet registered for assistance can receive assistance with registering while at the event.
All evacuees are urged to register with FEMA. To register or talk to representatives on the Helpline, call FEMA toll-free at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The special number for those with hearing or speech impairment is TTY 1-800-462-7585. Individuals may also register for disaster assistance online at the FEMA Web site www.fema.gov.
SBA Customer Service Representatives will be on hand at the fair to issue loan applications, answer questions about SBA's disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each individual complete their application.
Low-interest disaster loans from SBA are the primary form of federal assistance for long term recovery for homeowners and renters, as well as businesses of all sizes and private, non-profit organizations.
Individuals and business owners who are unable to attend one of these events, may obtain information and loan applications by calling SBA toll free 1-800-659-2955 between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. Central Standard Time, seven days a week.
HUD will help eligible evacuees with locating housing. Those unable to attend should call HUD toll-free at 1-888-373-9509 to find out if they qualify.
FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. 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.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 07-Feb-2006 15:13:24