Anderson And Lafayette Disaster Recovery Centers To Close, But Help Continues To Be Available
Release Date: July 24, 2003
Release Number: 1476-17
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Kokomo, IN -- The joint FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers operating in Anderson and Lafayette will close at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26.
Those affected by the disaster who still have questions about assistance or low-interest disaster loans can call the toll-free application line - 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) - or visit one of the Disaster Recovery Centers that is still operating.
Since the first Disaster Recovery Center opened on July 17, 498 homeowners, renters, and business owners have visited one of the seven centers. The temporary centers were established to provide detailed program information to those who have already applied for assistance. In addition to FEMA Human Services personnel and SBA loan officers, disaster recovery specialists staff the centers to answer questions and provide information on recovery, restoration and rebuilding.
The following centers are open 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday until further notice:
- Wells County EMA at 223 West Washington Street in Bluffton
- Adams County Complex, 313 West Jefferson Street in Decatur (Opens Friday, July 25)
- Worthman Office Mall, Suite 140, 5800 Fairfield Ave. in Fort Wayne
- Johanning Civic Center at 1500 N. Reed Road (U.S.31) in Kokomo
- South Vigo High School, Room 104, 3737 South 7th St. in Terre Haute
September 9 is the deadline to apply for assistance by calling the FEMA toll-free application number at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). There is also a special toll-free number for those with speech or hearing impairment, (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. Both numbers are available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, until further notice.
Last Modified: Friday, 25-Jul-2003 10:25:30