FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Are Still Open
Release Date: July 2, 2008
Release Number: 1766-031
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The recent closings of the Indiana State Storm Relief Super Centers did not affect operations of the FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). Currently nine DRC around the state are available to assist Hoosiers with their disaster questions, and will be open for business throughout the holiday weekend. The locations are:
Owens County - open for 6 days ONLY
Spencer Elementary School
151 Hillside Avenue
Spencer, IN 47460
Opening day hours: Thursday, July 3, Noon to 7 p.m., thereafter 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. through Tuesday, July 8.
Putnam/Clay County - open for 7 days ONLY
Reelsville Volunteer Fire Dept.
7748 S. County Rd. 625W.
Reelsville, IN 46171
Opening day hours: Thursday, July 3, Noon to 7 p.m., thereafter 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. through Wednesday, July 9.
Jackson County - open through Sunday, July 6
Jackson County Educational Center
1000 S. Poplar St.
Seymour, IN
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. through Sunday July 6.
Sullivan County - open for 5 days ONLY
Work One Center
35 W. Jackson St.
Sullivan, IN
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday, July 3 through Monday, July 7
Bartholomew County
Northside School
1400 27th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
Johnson County
Franklin College
Johnson Center for Fine Arts
211 Branigin Blvd.
Franklin, IN 46131
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
Marion County
Far Eastside Neighborhood Center - C.A.F.E.
8902 East 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
Morgan County
Poston Road Elementary School
139 East Poston Rd.
Martinsville, IN 46151
Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
Vigo County
Booker T. Washington Community Center
1103 S. 13th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Hours: 9a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
Officials with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) believe many qualified residents have not yet registered.
"Do not disqualify yourself. If you were affected by the disaster, please register with us," says FEMA's Mike Smith. "Don't pass up the chance to get aid just because you don't think you're eligible."
Indiana officials echo that statement. "Hoosiers may be eligible for reimbursement on repair or cleanup they have already finished. Residents could also receive assistance for property losses or damage not covered by insurance," said Joseph E. Wainscott, Jr. of IDHS. "They will never know unless they register with FEMA."
Small Business Administration (SBA) officials encourage anyone who has received an application from the SBA to turn it in as soon as possible in order to be eligible for any further assistance.
Returning the loan application is an essential part of the disaster recovery process even for individuals who do not want a loan.
All residents also are encouraged to get involved with the recovery by helping spread the word about available assistance. Tell your neighbor.
OTHER NEWS:
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development announced that some residents of the thirty-nine designated counties may be eligible for special Disaster Unemployment Assistance Benefits (DUA). To be eligible, workers or self-employed individuals must be unemployed as a result of a major disaster in a major disaster area. Contact the nearest WorkOne Center for details.
The deadline to file for affected workers is Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the residents' local WorkOne center EXCEPT Hendricks and Tippecanoe counties. Their deadline is August 1st.
Free legal advice and referrals are available for anyone affected by the recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in the 39 disaster-designated counties. To schedule an appointment call the Indiana State Bar Association's (ISBA) referral service telephone number, 1-800-266-2581. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ISBA will be closed on July 4th.
The emotional consequences of disasters for anyone affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding May 30 and continuing can be far-reaching and long lasting. Stress can surface in many forms and it often appears weeks or months after the traumatic event, mental health experts say.
If you or someone you know is suffering from signs of stress, you are encouraged to call the Indiana Family and Social Service Administration's crisis counseling helpline at 1-866-679-4631.
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: Monday, 07-Jul-2008 15:14:45