FEMA/Commonwealth Disaster Recovery Centers to close Wednesday

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Published: November 29, 2011

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HARRISBURG, Pa. - On Wednesday, Nov. 30, with individual assistance for damage following Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee well over the quarter billion dollar mark in federal aid approved, the FEMA/Commonwealth Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) located in Bradford, Columbia, Lebanon, Luzerne, Lycoming, and Wyoming Counties will close permanently. Their hours until they close on Nov. 30 are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Disaster Recovery Centers were set up in 23 locations throughout Pennsylvania to give people impacted by the storms a place to meet face to face with disaster specialists. Individuals can find out about the status of their FEMA and/or U.S. Small Business disaster loan applications and have any other disaster related questions answered. Representatives from a number of federal and state agencies staff the DRCs to explain their programs and disaster relief services. The DRCs have received 27,437 visits to date.

Anyone who needs information can always call FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Multilingual operators are available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Individuals who had disaster losses and have not yet applied for aid or called FEMA to find out if they are eligible for assistance should apply at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY users the number is 1-800-462-7585. For 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS) users, the number is 1-800-621-3362. Anyone with a disability who needs help registering should contact FEMA.

The deadline for individuals to register for disaster assistance is Dec. 14, 2011. For those seeking assistance from state agencies please visit www.pa.gov.

The DRCs will continue to receive visitors until they close on Wednesday Nov. 30. The Bradford County DRC is located in the Towanda Fire Company, 101 Elm Street, Towanda, PA 18848.

Submitted by FEMA

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