DRC Locations

May 16, 2011
GA-1973 - NR 033
FEMA Media Contact: 770-613-4111
GEMA Media Contact: 404-635-7022
GEMA
News Release
SIX DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS TO CLOSE MAY 19
ATLANTA – Six Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will close permanently at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, disaster officials announced today. Applicants with questions may still call the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) toll-free helpline and access information via the Internet and mobile devices. They may also visit any of the DRCs that continue to operate after Thursday.
“The number of registrations from these counties has declined, and we feel that the majority of those needing assistance have taken advantage of these centers’ services,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech. “FEMA and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency keep DRCs open for as long as needed in each location.”

DRCs Closing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 19:
Lamar County
Lamar Co. Service Center
118 Academy Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204

Meriwether County
Calloway Co. Comm Center
121 Perry Street
Manchester, GA 31816

Morgan County
Morgan Co. Rec Center
1253 College Drive
Madison, GA 30650

Pickens County
Pickens Co. EOC
1266 East Church Street
Jasper, GA 30143

Polk County
Polk Co. EMA/ Fire Dept.
55 Cline Ingram Jackson Road
Cedar Town, GA 30215

Troup County
Mike Daniel Rec Center
1220 LaFayette Parkway
LaGrange, GA 30241

These centers will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until May 19

“Anyone who registers for disaster assistance may access necessary information through FEMA,” State Coordinating Officer Charley English said. “This help is available from representatives staffing the helpline service and Internet sites.” Anyone needing further help and answers to their questions may call FEMA’s toll-free helpline, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Individuals with speech or hearing disabilities may call TTY 1-800-462-7585 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Help is also available by going online to www.disasterassistance.gov as well as by using mobile devices and going to m.fema.gov, 24 hours a day.

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.

On 5/3/2011 4:35 PM, Dylan.Sorensen

Here are updated DRC Locations:

DADE
Board of Commissioners Room
71 Case Ave.
Trenton, GA 30752
Contact: Sheri Russo 404-290-9105

CATOOSA
Catoosa County Learning Center
36 Muscogee Trail
Ringgold, GA 30736
Contact: Jason Milhollin 770-527-4771, Jeff Braswell 229-309-9143

FLOYD
Hamler Gym
300 West 3rd Street
Rome, GA 30161
Contact: Jonathan Daniell 912-281-5158

SPALDING
Voter Registrar's Office
819 Memorial Drive
Griffin, GA 30223
Contact: James Westbrook 404-831-3049