FEMA, PEMA Announce the Closing of Three Disaster Recovery Centers
DRCs in Franklin, Schuylkill and Susquehanna Counties Closing Thursday, August 10
Release Date: August 9, 2006
Release Number: 1649-047
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HARRISBURG, Pa. -- The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Franklin, Schuylkill and Susquehanna counties are scheduled to close August 10, announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA).
“We encourage anyone who has not had the opportunity to visit the DRCs, to do so before they close,” said Commonwealth Coordinating Officer James R. Joseph.
The DRCs will close at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 10. Families and individuals needing answers to their questions about disaster assistance and the registration process can still visit the DRCs during normal operating hours, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., on Tuesday, August 8, Wednesday, August 9, and Thursday, August 10. For assistance with questions after the DRCs close, applicants are encouraged to call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
DRCs provide information on flood insurance, health and welfare assistance, housing assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration disaster-loan information, grants for those who are ineligible for loans, and food stamp eligibility.
The DRCs are located at the following addresses:
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Norland Shopping Plaza
2593 Philadelphia Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY
Schuylkill Technology Center
South Campus, IU 29
17 Maple Avenue
Mar Lin, PA 17951
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY
Blue Ridge School
School Road 1039
New Milford, PA 18834
“After the DRCs close, applicants in these and other disaster-designated counties can still apply for assistance by calling the toll-free number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or applying online at www.fema.gov,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Tom Davies. “The registration deadline is September 2.”
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, 10-Aug-2006 09:51:44