Disaster Recovery Centers Open To Serve Hurricane Victims
Release Date: September 27, 2005
Release Number: 1606-004
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AUSTIN, Texas -- To help meet the ongoing needs of those who suffered damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Texas Governor’s Division of Emergency Management opened Disaster Recovery Centers. The centers provide a single location where people are able to talk face-to-face with recovery specialists.
There are two ways to begin the application process. People may call FEMA’s toll-free number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those with speech or hearing impairment. Both numbers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week until further notice. Or apply online at www.fema.gov.
Disaster assistance may include grants to help pay for temporary housing, minor home repair and other serious disaster-related expenses not covered by insurance or other sources. Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) also are available for residential and business losses not covered by insurance.
Representatives from local, state and federal agencies, and voluntary organizations, will staff the Disaster Recovery Centers. Visitors can:
- Inquire about the status of their application.
- Receive referrals for temporary rental assistance resources.
- Get help completing SBA low-interest loan applications for homeowners, renters or business owners;
- Receive information about different types of state and federal disaster assistance.
- Receive referrals to American Red Cross and other voluntary organizations to help with immediate unmet needs.
- Learn cost-effective measures to reduce the impact of future flooding or disaster losses.
These federal and state Disaster Recovery Centers are open, or will open as noted, until further notice:
Greater Austin Area DRC
825 East Rundberg Lane
Suite E
Austin (Closed on Sundays)
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Kelly Air Force Base
809 Davy Crockett Road
Bldg. 171
San Antonio
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Amon Carter Exhibit Hall
3401 Burnett Tandy Drive
Fort Worth
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Island Community Center
4700 Broadway
Galveston
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Kelly Air Force Base
809 Davy Crockett Rd
Bldg. 1537
San Antonio
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Greater Houston Area DRC
6059 South Loop East
Houston
Opening Wed. Sept. 28
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.Dallas Convention Center
650 Griffin Street
Dallas
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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: Thursday, 29-Sep-2005 07:54:20