FEMA Mitigation Experts Continue Outreach in Conway and Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Rebuilding or repairing property damaged from the recent severe storms? Thinking about adding a safe room to your home? Have questions about flood insurance? Ask an expert from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

FEMA mitigation teams will be at home improvement stores in Conway and Little Rock to offer information and answer questions. The experts can provide advice on rebuilding after a disaster, offer tips to build hazard-resistant homes and provide information on building a safe room in your home.

It is estimated that every dollar spent on mitigation measures saves four dollars in the event of another disaster.

Homeowners and contractors can learn more at the following locations:

Ridout Lumber
1215 E. Oak St.
Conway, Ark.  72032
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – noon

Lowe’s

1325 Highway 64 West

Conway, Ark. 72032

Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

Home Depot

11 Mabelvale Plaza Lane

Little Rock, Ark. 72209

Sun.: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

In addition, FEMA and the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) have created a “one stop” website for information to help Arkansans protect lives and property from tornadoes and floods:  www.fema.gov/ar-disaster-mitigation.

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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status.  If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) is the state’s homeland security and preparedness agency. The agency works to identify and lessen the effects of emergencies, disasters and threats to Arkansas by developing effective prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery actions for all disasters and emergencies.  For additional information, contact ADEM at (501) 683-6700 or visit the website at www.adem.arkansas.gov.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.  Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/femaregion6 and the FEMA Blog at http://blog.fema.gov. For information on rebuilding and repairing safer and stronger, visit fema.gov/ar-disaster-mitigation.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. For information about SBA programs, applicants can go to www.sba.gov/disaster or call (800) 659-2955 (TTY 1-800-977-8339).

 

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FEMA’s Free How-To Advice May Limit Severe-Weather Damage

DENVER – FEMA mitigation specialists will be in Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland offering building tips at four home improvement stores beginning Thursday, Oct. 24, through Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Advice about protecting properties and limiting damages from future extreme weather events will serve not only homeowners but also renters and business owners. Mitigation measures also may reduce mold and mildew, and protect electrical systems, furnaces and appliances.

FEMA mitigation specialists will be at these four locations:

Lowe’s Home Improvement

4227 Corbett Drive

Fort Collins, CO 80525

Hours:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., MDT

Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., MDT

Monday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., MDT

Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., MDT

 

Poudre Valley Coop Ace Hardware

225 NW Frontage Rd.

Fort Collins, CO 80524

Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., MDT

Sunday, closed

Monday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., MDT

Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., MDT

 

Ace Hardware of Greeley

3540 W. 10 St.

Greeley, CO 80634

Hours: Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., MDT

Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., MDT

Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., MDT.

Monday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., MDT

Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., MDT

 

Orchards Ace Hardware

269 E. 29 St.

Loveland, CO 80538

Hours: Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., MDT

Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., MDT

Monday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., MDT

Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., MDT

The mitigation teams also will have free reference booklets in English and Spanish, including:

  • Preparing Makes Sense, Get Ready Now
  • Protecting Your Home From Flood Damage
  • Help After a Disaster
  • Mold & Mildew: Cleaning Up Your Flood-Damaged Home

More information about strengthening property can found at fema.gov/what-mitigation

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Glades, Hendry, Okeechobee And Martin County Residents Invited To See Preliminary Flood Maps

Attend an Open House and Learn about Flood Risks in Your Community

ATLANTA – If you live in Glades, Hendry, Okeechobee and Martin counties or incorporated municipalities you are invited to look at newly revised preliminary digital flood insurance rate maps at a series of public open houses Monday through Thursday, Sept. 16-19 from 4 to 7 p.m. Flood maps show the extent to which areas are at risk for flooding, and are used to help determine flood insurance and building requirements.

At the open houses you will be able to see the preliminary maps, learn about your risk of flooding and ask questions about what the new maps will mean for your property. You can meet one-on-one with a variety of specialists who will be available to talk about flood insurance, engineering, building permits and more. You are encouraged to attend the open house in your county where local officials will be available to answer county-specific questions.

The open house dates and locations are:

Monday, Sept. 16                  4 to 7 p.m.

Glades County Public Open House

Doyle Conner Building

900 US Highway 27

Moore Haven, FL 33471

 

Tuesday, Sept. 17                  4 to 7 p.m.

Hendry County Public Open House

John Bay Auditorium

100 Sugarland Park Drive

Clewiston, FL 33440

 

Wednesday, Sept. 18             4 to 7 p.m.

Okeechobee County Public Open House

Okeechobee County Health Department Auditorium

1728 NW 9th Avenue

Okeechobee, FL 34972

 

Thursday, Sept.  19               4 to 7 p.m.

Martin County Public Open House

Blake Library Branch

2351 Southeast Monterey Road

Stuart, FL 34996

Martin County residents can find more information about their county’s maps at www.mcflood.martin.fl.us.  There is also an “interactive” mapping application which allows query by name and address where you can view the “existing” vs. the “proposed” zones at http://geoweb.martin.fl.us/flood/.

You may also visit your local community’s office to view the maps in person, or call your local floodplain manager with questions about where their property is located on the preliminary maps.

The preliminary maps in each of these counties have not yet been officially adopted and will become effective for flood insurance rating purposes only after a public comment period. This allows time for property owners and local officials to submit comments and appeals if they can show that any part of the maps is in error. Specialists will be available at the open houses to address questions that residents may have about this process. Once all comments are received and addressed, the counties may adopt the maps. 

The new maps were produced through a partnership between each county and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). They are more precise than older maps because better flood hazard and risk data and the latest science available have been applied to make the maps more accurate. Additionally, flood risks change over time due to construction and development, environmental changes, floodplain widening or shifting, and other factors—which is why it’s important that maps are updated periodically. The ultimate goal of new maps is to provide better information to protect property owners and the community from flood risks.

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FEMA Team At Marvin’s With Tips On Smart Building

PURVIS Miss. – An outreach team from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be at Marvin’s in Hattiesburg this week to explain techniques that may reduce potential damage to homes, businesses and property from high-wind events. The team will also offer tips on rebuilding stronger and safer after the recent tornadoes, storms and flooding.

A FEMA advisory team is staffing a table at Marvin’s, a building materials and home center store,  at 6888 U.S. Highway 49 in Hattiesburg, to provide free “how-to” information about wind-resistant building methods, and guidance to help prevent damage to a business or home in the face of another natural disaster. The team will be present from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7 and continuing daily until further notice.

More information on ways to protect your home from future disasters is available at www.fema.gov/safer-stronger-protected-homes-communities.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA loan officers to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.

 

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FEMA Team At Economy Supply With Tips On Smart Building

PURVIS, Miss. – An outreach team from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be at Economy Supply, Hattiesburg’s hometown supply company, this week to explain techniques to reduce potential damage to homes, businesses and property from high-wind events. The team also will offer tips on rebuilding stronger and safer after the recent tornadoes, storms and flooding.

The partnership between the agency and the local company underscores FEMA’s commitment to a local approach in responding to and recovering from disasters.

“It reinforces the fact that FEMA is only one part of our nation’s emergency management team, and collectively we must meet the needs of the entire community,” said FEMA’s Federal Coordinating Officer Terry Quarles.  “What better partner than one who has been involved with the Hattiesburg area for 72 years.”

A FEMA team is staffing a table at Economy Supply at 200 E. 2nd St. in Hattiesburg to provide free “how-to” information about wind-resistant building methods, and guidance to help prevent damage to a business or home in the face of another natural disaster. The team will be present from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 and continuing with a Monday through Saturday schedule until further notice. More information on ways to protect your home from future disasters is available at www.fema.gov/safer-stronger-protected-homes-communities.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA loan officers to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.

 

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Disaster Recovery Centers In Three Counties To Close This Week

TRENTON, N.J. — Disaster recovery centers in three New Jersey counties will close at the end of this week.

State and federal officials have been paying close attention to how many applicants are visiting centers throughout the state.

Over the past weeks, the number of individuals seeking help at disaster recovery centers in Monmouth, Ocean and Cape May counties has dropped, indicating the information needs of survivors in the area have mostly been met. 

In Ocean County, the Brick Township Center, located in the Brick Township Civic Center, 270 Chambers Bridge Rd., will close at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 1. Since the Brick Township center opened Nov. 5, 2012, there have been more than 6,012 visits from Hurricane Sandy survivors.

The Little Egg Harbor Center, located in the Little Egg Harbor Senior Center, 641 Radio Rd., will close at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28. Since the Little Egg Harbor center opened Nov. 23, 2012, there have been more than 3,965 visits from Hurricane Sandy survivors.

The Toms River Center, located in the BellCrest Plaza, Storefront 4C, 953 Fischer Blvd., will close at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. Since the Toms River center opened Nov. 11, 2012, there have been more than 9,558 visits from Hurricane Sandy survivors.

In Monmouth County, the Leonardo Disaster Recovery Center, located in the Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center, 945 Highway 36, will close on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. Since the Leonardo center opened Nov. 6, 2012, there have been more than 4,573 visits from Hurricane Sandy survivors.

The Union Beach Center, located in the Union Beach Municipal Building, 650 Poole Ave., will close at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. Since the Union Beach center opened Nov. 5, 2012, there have been more than 5,811 visits from Hurricane Sandy survivors.

In Cape May County, the Ocean City Center in the Ocean City Community Center, 1735 Simpson Ave., will close on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. Since the Ocean City center opened Nov. 17, 2012, there have been more than 2,950 visits from Hurricane Sandy survivors.

Three remaining disaster recovery centers will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Saturday, March 9. Their addresses are listed below:

Hudson County Government Building                                                                                                                                                                            830 Bergen Ave.                                                                                                                                                                                                            Jersey City, N.J. 07306                                                         

Ocean County Southern Resource Center                                                                                                                                                                   179A South Main St.                                                                                                                                                                                                      Manahawkin, N.J. 08050         

Hamilton Mall                                                                                                                                                                                                                 4403 Blackhorse Pike                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mays Landing, N.J. 08330

Help and information are always available online or by phone. Survivors can check on the status of their disaster assistance applications at DisasterAssistance.gov, by using a smartphone or tablet at m.FEMA.gov, or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 800-462-7585 or 711/VRS. They also can call those numbers to inquire about rental recertification.                                 

They can ask questions about their Small Business Administration disaster home or business loan applications by calling 800-659-2955 or TTY 800-877-8339 or emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

Additional resources are available online at FEMA.gov/SandyNJ and SBA.gov/Sandy. Survivors who have questions about flood insurance claims and the appeals process can call toll-free 888-379-9531.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Follow FEMA online at http://www.fema.gov/blog, www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/fema and www.youtube.com/fema. Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at www.twitter.com/craigatfema. 

The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA loan officers to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.

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The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut helps Tennessee Prepare for Earthquakes

ATLANTA – In two days, more than 2.5 million people are expected to participate in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut earthquake drill.

The ShakeOut will be held Thursday, February 7 at 10:15 a.m. local time.  It is a multi-state earthquake drill for millions of people to simultaneously practice the recommended response to earthquake shaking:

  • DROP to the ground
  • Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and
  • HOLD-ON to it until the shaking stops

Although people living in this part of the country haven’t experienced many earthquakes, scientists estimate that there is a 25-40 percent probability of a damaging earthquake occurring in the central U.S. within a 50-year timeframe. 

Thursday’s drill marks the anniversary of the last of the powerful New Madrid earthquakes, a series of at least three magnitude 7-8.0 quakes that struck in the winter of 1811-12 and affected many parts of this region.  If it happened today, an earthquake would cause injury and loss of life, and widespread damage and disruption to the nation’s economy and built environment.

Anyone can sign up to participate in Thursday’s drill at shakeout.org/centralus. The website offers many resources for participants to use including:

  • Drill Manuals
  • Audio and Video Drill Broadcasts
  • Earthquake Scenarios and more

The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is coordinated by the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium, its Member and Associate States, FEMA, the U.S. Geological Survey and many other partners.  States participating include Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

 

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NINE WESTERN NJ DRCs TO GO TO ROTATING SCHEDULE

TRENTON, N.J. –To continue serving Hurricane Sandy disaster survivors in the Garden State, the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management and FEMA will change the hours of nine western Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). Beginning Monday, Nov. 26, all DRC services will be available on a rotating basis for a period of three days at a time in each of the fixed DRC locations already identified by the state. Anyone can visit any DRC in any county or even another state.

DRCs will be in the following locations on the following dates from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.:       

Burlington County                                       Thursday, Nov. 29 – Saturday, Dec. 1

Burlington Center Mall                                   Monday, Dec. 10 – Wednesday, Dec. 12

2501 Burlington – Mount Holly Road 

Suite 215

Burlington, NJ 08016

 

Cumberland County                                    Monday, Nov. 26 – Wednesday, Nov. 28

Emergency Management Agency Office       Thursday, Dec. 6 – Saturday, Dec. 8

637 Bridgeton Ave., Lower Level

Bridgeton, NJ 08302 

     

Gloucester County                                      Thursday, Nov. 29 – Saturday, Dec. 1                   

Government Services Building                       Monday, Dec. 10 – Wednesday, Dec. 12

1200 North Delsea Dr.

Clayton, NJ 08312

 

Mercer County                                            Monday, Nov. 26 – Wednesday, Nov. 28

Mercer County Community College               Thursday, Dec. 6 – Saturday, Dec. 8

1200 Old Trenton Road

West Windsor, NJ 08550

 

Morris County                                             Monday, Nov. 26 – Wednesday, Nov. 28   

Morris Plains Community Center                   Thursday, Dec. 6 – Saturday, Dec. 8

51 Jim Fear Drive

Morris Plains, NJ 07950

 

Salem County                                              Monday, Dec. 3 – Wednesday, Dec. 5

Penns Grove EMS Building                           Thursday, Dec. 13 – Saturday, Dec.15

25 East Griffith St.

Penns Grove, NJ 08069 

                      

Somerset County                                         Monday, Dec. 3 – Wednesday, Dec. 5                    

Somerset County Human Services                 Thursday, Dec. 13 – Saturday, Dec.15

27 Warren St.                                                 

Somerville, NJ 08876

                                     

Sussex County                                            Monday, Dec. 3 – Wednesday, Dec. 5                    

Sussex County Community College               Thursday, Dec. 13 – Saturday, Dec.15

1 College Hill Road

Newton, NJ 07860

 

Warren County                                         Thursday, Nov. 29 – Saturday, Dec. 1

Franklin Township Municipal Building          Monday, Dec. 10 – Wednesday, Dec. 12

2093 Route 57

Broadway, NJ 08808

DRCs allow residents to speak one-on-one to recovery representatives. FEMA program specialists are available to provide registration and other information, and to answer questions at the centers.

These include mitigation specialists who can provide guidance on cost-effective rebuilding and repair techniques to reduce property damage in future disasters.

In addition to FEMA program specialists, customer service representatives from the U.S. Small  Business Administration (SBA) are available to answer questions about the SBA low-interest disaster loan program, and to assist with disaster loan applications.

Anyone affected by Hurricane Sandy is encouraged to apply for assistance before going to a DRC. Individuals can register for assistance and follow up on previous applications by registering online  at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or by web-enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov. By phone or  711/VRS, you can call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Follow FEMA online at www.fema.gov/blog, www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema.  Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at www.twitter.com/craigatfema. 

The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

 

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Orleans Parish Disaster Recovery Center in New Orleans Transitions to SBA Loan Center on Monday

BATON ROUGE, La. — To continue serving Louisianians affected by Hurricane Isaac, the State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in New Orleans is transitioning Monday, Nov. 19, to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC).

SBA representatives at the DLOC will answer questions, explain the application process and help survivors apply for low-interest disaster loans.

The center is located at:

East NOLA Branch Library

5641 Read Blvd.

            New Orleans, LA 70127

DLOC hours are: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Friday and Sunday.

The center is closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Survivors are encouraged to register with FEMA before visiting a DLOC. They may register online at www.disasterassistance.gov or via web-enabled phone at m.fema.gov. They may also call 1-800-621-3362 or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585.  Those who use 711 Relay or Video Relay Services may call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

For SBA information or to apply online, visit www.sba.gov or call 1-800-659-2955. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 1-800-877-8339.

For more information on Louisiana disaster recovery, visit online at www.fema.gov/disaster/4080 or www.gohsep.la.gov. You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/femaregion6 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FEMA. Also visit our blog at www.fema.gov/blog.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status.  If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

SBA is the federal government’s primary source of funding for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts, and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover uninsured and uncompensated losses and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. For information about SBA programs, applicants may call 800-659-2955 (TTY 800-877-8339).

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Disaster Recovery Center Opens for Four Days in West Baton Rouge Parish

BATON ROUGE, La. —  A State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will be open Monday through Thursday in West Baton Rouge Parish to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained uninsured or underinsured damage to their home or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac.

Specialists from the state of Louisiana, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are on hand to answer questions and provide information on the types of assistance available to survivors.

The center is open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15 and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday (Oct 16, 17, 18) at:

West Baton Rouge Parish Community Center
749 N. Jefferson Ave.
Port Allen, La 70767

Survivors may register online at www.disasterassistance.gov or via web-enabled phone at m.fema.gov. They may also call 1-800-621-3362 or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585.  Those who use 711 Relay or Video Relay Services may call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

SBA offers federal low-interest disaster loans to residents and businesses. After registering with FEMA, visit any Disaster Recovery Center where SBA representatives will answer questions, explain the application process and help each resident or business owner apply to SBA. For SBA information or to apply online, visit www.sba.gov or call 1-800-659-2955. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 1-800-877-8339.

For more information on Louisiana disaster recovery, visit online at www.fema.gov/disaster/4080 or www.gohsep.la.gov. You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/femaregion6 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FEMA. Also visit our blog at www.fema.gov/blog.
 

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