FEMA DRC - Trousdale City Park

Trousdale Disaster Recovery Center To Close Friday
Release Date: May 24, 2007
Release Number: 1699-008

WICHITA , Kan. -- The state-federal Disaster Recovery Center in Trousdale, Edwards County, will be open through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center will close at 5 p.m. Friday.

The center at Trousdale City Park, Cooper and Main Streets, is staffed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and state agency representatives to provide information to Kansans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.

"Closing this recovery center does not mean we are closing down registrations for disaster assistance," said Michael L. Karl, federal coordinating officer. "Kansans in the eight counties designated for Individual Assistance can still register with FEMA by phone or on the Internet.

Homeowners, renters and business owners in Barton, Edwards, Kiowa, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Pratt and Stafford counties are urged to apply for assistance before visiting a Disaster Recovery Center.

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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Trousdale, Edwards County
Release Date: May 18, 2007
Release Number: 1699-004

WICHITA, Kan. -- A third federal-state Disaster Recovery Center is now available to help Kansans affected by this month's severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.

The mobile center operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is located in Trousdale City Park, at Cooper and Main Streets. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.

"We want to provide a convenient location for homeowners, renters and businesses in Edwards, Pratt and Stafford counties that were added last week to President Bush's May 6 disaster declaration," Michael L. Karl, federal coordinating officer, said.

The center is staffed by representatives from FEMA, who can answer questions about registering for disaster assistance and hazard mitigation, and from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help with disaster loan applications.

Disaster victims are urged to register for assistance first by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for hearing- or speech-impaired applicants. For on-line registrations, go to www.fema.gov.

"You can find written materials about assistance programs and what state and federal agencies you need to contact for assistance," Angee Morgan, state coordinating officer, said.

Other Disaster Recovery Centers are open seven days a week in Greensburg's Court House Square and in Haviland at Barclay Community College.

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.