Dekalb Disaster Recovery Center Will Remain Open
Release Date: October 12, 2007
Release Number: 1729-013
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ROCKFORD, Ill. -- In order to meet the ongoing needs in DeKalb and nearby counties, the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Sycamore will remain open until further notice. This DRC was previously scheduled to close on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m.
The DeKalb County DRC is located at the Sycamore Center, 308 W. State Street, Sycamore, IL 60174. This DRC will continue to be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
When the DRC closes, representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will remain at the location, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, until further notice, to assist homeowners, renters and businesses with completing and accepting their loan applications.
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 SBA or check on the status of disaster assistance applications. Information is available about:
- Disaster assistance programs
- SBA disaster loans and completing disaster loan applications
- Cost-effective measures to reduce the impact of future disasters
- Federal flood insurance programs
Anyone affected by the Aug. 20-31 severe storms and flooding is urged to register their damage online anytime at www.fema.gov or by calling the toll-free telephone line, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily. For those with special speech or hearing needs, the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585.
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: Wednesday, 07-Nov-2007 16:05:48