Posted By Cpt. Evan Sullivan 3524865111 to Levy County Sheriff`s Star at 5/16/2009 08:20:00 AM FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN LEVY COUNTY TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) operated by the state and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open at noon on Friday, May 15, in Levy County. Those who suffered uninsured and underinsured losses due to storms and flooding between March 26 and May 5 are urged to visit the center where they may meet disaster recovery specialists to help in their recovery. DRCs are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
DRC OPENING AT NOON FRIDAY, MAY 15: LEVY COUNTY
Fowler Bluff Volunteer Fire Rescue
4591 Northwest County Road 347
Fowler Bluff, FL 32629
It is not mandatory to go to a DRC, but storm survivors who visit the centers may apply for assistance, check the status of an existing FEMA application and get additional information about resources available to eligible applicants. The centers are staffed with specialists from FEMA, the State Emergency Response Team (SERT), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and a variety of disaster-recovery representatives from local and volunteer agencies. They have access to important resources and can help individuals on the road to recovery.
FEMA leads and supports the nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation, to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the nation from all hazards including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.
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.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management and State Emergency Response Team (SERT) coordinates disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation programs with all 67 counties and the federal government. For more information and to GET A PLAN! please visit www.FloridaDisaster.org. | 