Disaster Recovery Centers Closed Today And Sunday Due To Extreme Weather
Release Date: March 2, 2002
Release Number: 1401-24
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Oklahoma City, OK -- Due to the inclement weather, the four joint federal/state Disaster Recovery Centers are closed today and Sunday.
The toll-free number 1-800-621-3362 will be open for business today until 6:00 P.M., and then will open late on Sunday as well due to inclement weather in Denton, Texas, where the registration line is answered. That line will open at 10 o'clock Sunday morning, and will be in operation until 6 P.M.
The Disaster Recovery Centers are expected to be in operation again on Monday morning at 9 o'clock.
The helpline is expected to resume normal operations Monday morning at 8 o'clock.
The Disaster Recovery Centers are located at:
El Reno National Guard Armory, 2600 Melone Drive
Enid National Guard Armory, 600 East Elm
Ponca City Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, 5th and Overbrook
Weatherford National Guard Armory, 223 West Rainey Avenue
The centers were established to provide detailed program information to those who have already applied for assistance. Representatives of state, federal and voluntary agencies staff the centers to answer questions and provide information on recovery, restoration and rebuilding. Loan officers from the U.S. Small Business Administration will be present to answer questions and help applicants complete their loan package.
During normal operations, Oklahomans may call 1-800-621-3362 to check on the status of their application, or to update their information. Or, if they haven't registered yet, they may use the same number, 1-800-621-3362 to apply for assistance.
Last Modified: Monday, 25-Aug-2003 14:47:35