Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Comanche County
Release Date: July 23, 2007
Release Number: 1712-008
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have established a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Comanche County for residents who suffered damages from recent severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes.
The DRC in Comanche County will be open at the following location as follows:
July 25-29 and August 7-12
Comanche County DRC
4135 West Gore
Lawton, OK 73505
The regular hours of the DRC are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (local time) until further notice.
DRC staff can answer questions about registration for disaster assistance and hazard mitigation, help with disaster loan applications, and provide information and contacts for other programs.
The President declared that individuals living in Comanche, Nowata, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, and Washington counties may be eligible for federal disaster aid.
Homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the recent severe storms, flooding and tornadoes are encouraged to apply for assistance by calling the telephone registration line, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) which is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local time) seven days a week.
For applicants with special speech or hearing needs, the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585. Applicants may also register online at www.fema.gov. Residents are encouraged to register prior to visiting a DRC.
SBA representatives at the DRC will meet individually with each applicant to provide assistance in completing their disaster loan application, answer any questions about SBA's disaster loan program, and accept completed disaster loan applications.
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 visit the SBA website at www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.
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: Thursday, 26-Jul-2007 09:12:38