Jefferson and Iowa Counties Getting Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers
Release Date: September 10, 2007
Release Number: 1719-012
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LA CROSSE, Wis. -- Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRC) will open to serve Iowa and Jefferson counties recently added to the August 26 disaster declaration. These mobile centers will assist those who suffered loss from the severe storms and flooding that occurred August 18-31, according to disaster recovery officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM).
Disaster Recovery Centers offer a single location where many types of recovery information are available and people are able to talk face-to-face with disaster recovery specialists. Visitors can receive help filling out disaster loan applications from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for homeowners, renters and businesses, or check on the status of disaster assistance applications.
The following Mobile DRCs (MDRC) will be open from noon to 7 p.m. on their first day, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the remaining days:
Iowa County MDRC
Iowa County Courthouse
222 N. Iowa St.
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Opening Noon, Sunday, Sept. 16, Noon-7 p.m.
Close Monday, Sept 17, 7 p.m.
Jefferson County MDRC
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
503 N. Jackson Ave.
Jefferson, WI 53549
Opening Noon, Monday, Sept 17, Noon-7 p.m.
Close Wednesday, Sept 19, 7 p.m.
Through September 9, the DRCs in southwest Wisconsin have served more than 922 residents. DRCs are open 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily unless otherwise noted. DRCs currently open include:
- Columbia County MDRC, Pavilion in Columbus Fireman's Park, Highway 73, 1049 Park Ave. Columbus, WI, 53925, Extended through Wednesday, Sept 12.
- Crawford County DRC, North Crawford High School, 47050 County Road X, Soldiers Grove, WI 54655, Closing 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. SBA representatives remain at the location Mon-Sat, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice.
- Green County DRC, Pleasant View Complex, Hwy 81, Pleasant View Drive, Monroe, WI, 53566, Closing 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 12.
- La Crosse County DRC, Town of Shelby Town Hall, 2801 Ward Ave., La Crosse, WI 54601, Closing 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. SBA representatives remain at the location Mon-Sat, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice.
DRCs opening this week:
- Dane County DRC, Robertson Road Facility, 4318 Robertson Rd. Madison, WI, 53714, Opening Tuesday, Sept 11 noon until 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until further notice.
- Grant County MDRC, Youth & AG Building, Grant County Fairgrounds, County A East, 916 E. Elm St., Lancaster, WI 53813, Opening Friday, Sept 14, Noon-7 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until close Saturday, Sept 15, 7 p.m.
- Kenosha County DRC, Kenosha County Center, 19600 75th St. Intersection of US 45 & US 50, Bristol, WI 53104, Opening Tuesday, Sept 11 noon until 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until further notice.
- Racine County DRC, Western Racine County Service Center, 209 N. Main St. Burlington, WI 53177, Opening Tuesday, Sept 11 noon until 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until further notice.
- Rock County MDRC, Old Dean Clinic, 11 W. Church St., Evansville, WI 53536, Opening Thursday, Sept 13, Noon-7 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily until close Saturday, Sept 15, 7 p.m.
Closed DRCs
- Richland County DRC, Richland County Production Services Bldg, 301 Industrial Drive, Richland Center, WI 53581. Closed Sunday, Sept. 9. SBA representatives remain on site. Their hours will be Mon-Sat, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice.
- Vernon County DRC, Living Faith Church, 852 N. Main St. Viroqua, WI 54665. Closed Friday, Sept. 7. SBA representatives remain on site. Their hours will be Mon-Sat, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice.
Anyone affected by the flooding is urged to register their damage online anytime at www.fema.gov or by calling toll-free 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily. For those with special speech or hearing needs, the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585. After registering, applicants can check their status either at any DRC or by calling these numbers.
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, 11-Sep-2007 08:17:50