A Disaster Recovery Center has opened at the Salvation Army at 1213 Washington St. to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides, according to information from the Henderson County Office of Emergency Management.
Its hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-7 p.m. on Sunday.
Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where those affected can get information and advice on available assistance from state, federal and community organizations.
Information about applying for FEMA assistance, learning the status of your FEMA application, understanding the letters you get from FEMA and getting referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance is offered at the DRC, according to the OEM.
The U.S. Small Business Administration representatives and resources from the Commonwealth are also available at the Disaster Recovery Centers to assist you.
FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the April storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is June 25.
No appointment is needed. To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362.
Those affected by the April storms don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance. There are other ways to apply: online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call 800-621-3362.
Those who use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, can give FEMA your number for that service.
Residents who apply will need to provide:
• A current phone number where you can be contacted.
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
• Your Social Security Number.
Learn more at FEMA.gov/disaster/4864