Disaster Recovery Centers Available In Kemper, Scott, Winston, And Yazoo Counties 

In-Person Help For Individuals In The Recovery Process

Release Date: November 2, 2005
Release Number: 1604-106

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JACKSON, Miss. -- Today, federal and state officials announced the schedule, for the next ten days, of two Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers operating in Kemper, Scott, Winston, and Yazoo counties.

The mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will start by visiting Yazoo City and DeKalb this week. The centers serve individuals and families affected by Hurricane Katrina. Those who have questions may visit a mobile center to meet with recovery specialists in person.

Disaster victims are urged to register for assistance before visiting one of the mobile centers by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The TTY number is 1 800 462 7585 for those who are speech- or hearing-impaired.

Following is the schedule for the mobile Disaster Recovery Center visits:

Yazoo County
National Guard Armory
2201 Gordon Ave.
YAZOO CITY
Nov. 2, 3, 4, 5

Kemper County
Old Sunflower Bldg.
Highway 39 & Veterans St.
DEKALB
Nov. 4, 5, and 7
Closed, Sunday Nov. 6

Scott County
Forest Coliseum
151 Erie Johnston Dr.
FOREST
Nov. 8, 9, 10, 11

Winston County
Louisville Coliseum
201 Ivy Ave.
LOUISVILLE
Nov. 9, 10, 11

All DRCs – both at mobile and fixed sites around the state - are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed Sundays until further notice.

Representatives of state, federal and voluntary agencies will be on hand to answer questions and provide recovery information. Officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be available to discuss disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes. Written materials about various assistance programs are also available to individuals and business owners.

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: Wednesday, 02-Nov-2005 17:37:57