FEMA Opens Marion County Disaster Recovery Center
Release Date: June 16, 2008
Release Number: 1766-007
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announce that FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for Marion County as of Monday, June 16. The DRC is located inside the State Disaster Assistance Center that was established previously. DRC staff will help residents who suffered damage from severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred during the period of May 30 and continuing.
New DRC location and hours of operation:
Marion County
Far Eastside Neighborhood Center
C.A.F.E.
8902 East 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice
Additional DRC locations for Indiana will be announced.
DRC staff answers questions about registration for disaster assistance and hazard mitigation, helps with disaster loan applications, and provides information and contacts for other programs.
Homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding are encouraged to register for assistance by calling the telephone registration line, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Residents are encouraged to register prior to visiting a DRC. For speech- or hearing-impaired applicants, the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585. Applicants also may register on-line at www.fema.gov. Registration lines and on-line registration are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week until further notice.
Officials remind affected residents who have already filled out damage report forms with the State, or their county emergency managers, or voluntary agencies that they must register with FEMA at the above numbers or Web site to be eligible for federal assistance.
All residents are also encouraged to get involved with the recovery by helping spread the word about available assistance. Tell your neighbor.
SBA representatives at the DRC will meet individually with each applicant to provide assistance in completing their disaster loan application, and to accept completed disaster loan applications. Returning the applications is an essential part of the disaster recovery process even for individuals who do not want a loan.
SBA offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations for losses not fully covered by insurance. The SBA may loan up to $200,000 to repair or replace homes and up to $40,000 to repair or replace personal property. Up to $1.5 million is available for uncompensated business disaster losses.
Residents and business owners can receive information about SBA disaster loans and help with the application process by calling the SBA at 1-800-659-2955 or visiting the SBA Web site at www.sba.gov.
FEMA is now up and running in five FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers open around the state. The other locations are:
Bartholomew County
Northside School
1400 27th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice
Morgan County
Poston Road Elementary School
139 East Poston Rd.
Martinsville, IN 46151
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice
Johnson County
Franklin College
Johnson Center for Fine Arts
211 Branigin Blvd.
Franklin, IN 46131
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice
Vigo County
Booker T. Washington Community Center
1103 S. 13th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Hours: 9a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice
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.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 17-Jun-2008 08:44:40