Disaster Recovery Center To Open
Release Date: June 5, 2004
Release Number: 1520-001
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Officials from the State of Indiana and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to assist individuals who suffered losses from recent flooding and tornadoes. The DRC will open in Crawford County on Monday, June 7 at 10:00 am. Hours of operation will be seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. until further notice.
The Disaster Recovery Center will be located at:
Marengo Elementary School
179 Elm St.
Marengo, IN 47140
(Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. seven days a week until further notice)
DRC staff will answer questions and provide recovery information. Written materials about disaster assistance programs will be available to individuals and business owners. Low-interest disaster loan applications for individuals and businesses from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will also be available.
Anyone affected by the recent flooding and tornadoes is urged to start the application process before visiting the center by calling FEMA's toll-free number at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Hearing and speech-impaired individuals may call TTY at 1-800-462-7585. If you are without telephone service and you wish to register with FEMA, phones will be available at the DRC.
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Thursday, 10-Jun-2004 10:48:37