Trousdale Disaster Recovery Center To Close Friday 

Release Date: May 24, 2007
Release Number: 1699-008

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WICHITA , Kan. -- The state-federal Disaster Recovery Center in Trousdale, Edwards County, will be open through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center will close at 5 p.m. Friday.

The center at Trousdale City Park, Cooper and Main Streets, is staffed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and state agency representatives to provide information to Kansans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.

"Closing this recovery center does not mean we are closing down registrations for disaster assistance," said Michael L. Karl, federal coordinating officer. "Kansans in the eight counties designated for Individual Assistance can still register with FEMA by phone or on the Internet.

Homeowners, renters and business owners in Barton, Edwards, Kiowa, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Pratt and Stafford counties are urged to apply for assistance before visiting a Disaster Recovery Center.

"Anyone needing assistance may still call the FEMA help line, go to FEMA’s Web site or contact the SBA for help with their applications," said Angee Morgan, state coordinating officer.

The telephone registration line, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. The TTY number for residents with special speech or hearing needs is TTY 1-800-462-7585. Register online at www.fema.gov.

SBA representatives at the Haviland and Greensburg Disaster Recovery Centers will continue to meet individually with each applicant to provide assistance in completing their disaster loan application, answer any questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, and accept completed disaster loan applications. Anyone not able to go to a DRC should call the SBA Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 for SBA information and assistance or visit the SBA website at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.

FEMA coordinates the federal government’s role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.

SBA is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts, and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover uninsured and uncompensated losses and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations.

Last Modified: Thursday, 24-May-2007 16:07:51