Jamaica Beach Disaster Recovery Center To Close: Fema A Call Away
Release Date: November 17, 2008
Release Number: 1791-262
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AUSTIN, Texas -- As the FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center at the Mary Star of the Sea Mission in Jamaica Beach prepares to close, disaster recovery officials remind everyone that FEMA is always just a phone call or mouse click away.
The center is scheduled to complete its operations at close of business, Wednesday, Nov. 19. Until then, it remains open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Wednesday at the Mary Star of the Sea Mission, 16626 San Luis Pass Road, Jamaica Beach, TX 77554.
"Even when the local recovery center demand drops enough that it closes, FEMA information is still available," said State Coordinating Officer Joan Haun. "You still should follow up on your application and continue to update your contact information."
Residents can still apply or follow up on their applications by going online to www.fema.gov, or by calling 1-800-621-3362 or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech- and hearing-impaired. Both numbers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until further notice.
"We urge applicants to follow through with their recovery process," said Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman. "Staying in touch with FEMA helps us to help you." she said.
A listing of recovery centers is available at www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem/pages/dr1791_drc_list.htm.
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: Monday, 17-Nov-2008 17:59:33