FEMA to End In-Person Presence at Recovery Centers
FEMA to End In-Person Presence at Recovery Centers LAHAINA, MAUI – As Maui continues to heal from the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires, FEMA continues to provide support on-island and remains available to survivors. As the demand for FEMA’s in-person services has diminished over time, FEMA will end in-person staffing at the two public-facing recovery centers on June 18 at the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Kākoʻo Maui Relief & Aid Services Center in Central Maui and July 3 at the Lahaina Resource Center in West Maui. There are still many other ways to contact FEMA and wildfire survivors are encouraged to
Disaster Recovery Centers in Clark, Lincoln, Mercer, Owen Counties To Close Permanently; Some Centers Close on Sundays
Disaster Recovery Centers in Clark, Lincoln, Mercer, Owen Counties To Close Permanently; Some Centers Close on Sundays FRANKFORT, Ky. –Disaster Recovery Centers in Clark, Lincoln, Mercer and Owen counties are scheduled to close permanently June 14 at 7 p.m., but help is still available as survivors can go to any open center to get in-personal assistance, and there are other ways to apply. The centers closing permanently are located at: Clark County: Clark County Emergency Operations Center, 200 Maryland Ave., Winchester, KY 40391 Lincoln County: Lincoln County Fire Department Training Center, 309 KY Hwy 590, Stanford, KY 40484 Mercer County: Mercer County
FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Additional Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas
FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Additional Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas AUSTIN – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open three additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on May 30 to offer face-to-face help to residents of the four South Texas counties affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance. FEMA and SBA will support state-led recovery efforts at the
FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas
FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas AUSTIN – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open four Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on May 28 to offer face-to-face help to residents of the four South Texas counties affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance. FEMA and SBA will support state-led recovery efforts at the recovery centers.
Disaster Recovery Centers to Permanently Close May 31; Resources Transitioning to New Locations
Disaster Recovery Centers to Permanently Close May 31; Resources Transitioning to New Locations LOS ANGELES – The two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) for the Los Angeles Wildfires are permanently closing Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 4 p.m. and federal resources will be transitioning to new locations. Current DRC Locations and Hours UCLA Research Park West 10850 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Altadena Disaster Recovery Center 540 West Woodbury Rd. Altadena, CA 91001 Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Disaster Recovery Centers in 6 Kentucky Counties To Permanently Close, Help Is Still Available
Disaster Recovery Centers in 6 Kentucky Counties To Permanently Close, Help Is Still Available FRANKFORT, Ky. –Disaster Recovery Centers in 6 Kentucky counties will close permanently this weekend. The center in Leslie County will close at 7 p.m. May 23. The center in Leslie County is located at: 911 Dispatch Center, 24770 Highway 421, Hyden, KY 41749 Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday May 23. The centers in Breathitt, Knott, Letcher, Martin and the Belfry Public Library location in Pike County will close at 7 p.m. May 24. The centers are located at: Breathitt
Disaster Recovery Centers Reduce Hours on April 14
Disaster Recovery Centers Reduce Hours on April 14 LOS ANGELES–Beginning Monday, April 14, Los Angeles County Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will have reduced hours. New hours for the DRCs will be as follows: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. PT Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. PT DRCs will remain closed on Sundays. Visitors can meet in person with FEMA representatives at both DRC locations to receive updates on existing applications. Representatives from local, state and other federal agencies are also available for additional assistance at these sites. DRCs are located at: UCLA Research Park West10850 West Pico Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90064 Altadena Disaster Recovery Center540 West Woodbury Rd.Altadena, CA 91001 All Disaster Recovery Centers are physically accessible to people with disabilities and those with access and functional needs. They are equipped with assistive technology and other resources to help ensure all applicants can access resources. Visiting a DRC is just one way to receive assistance. You can also update your application online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA app. You may also call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. Follow FEMA online, on X @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol, on FEMA’s Facebook page or Espanol page and at FEMA's YouTube account. For preparedness information follow the Ready Campaign on X at @Ready.gov, on Instagram @Ready.gov or on the
Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky to Reopen Following Temporary Weather-Related Closures
Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky to Reopen Following Temporary Weather-Related Closures FRANKFORT, Ky. – Disaster Recovery Centers across Kentucky will reopen at 9 a.m. Wednesday following temporary closures due to severe weather and flooding over the past several days. “We understand how important these recovery centers are to Kentuckians impacted by the February Severe Storms,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Jeremy Slinker. “Our priority remains the safety of everyone involved in the recovery process.” Now that weather conditions have improved, all centers are ready to reopen and resume normal operations. Survivors can visit any center to speak with FEMA specialists in person
Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky Adjusting Operation Hours
Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky Adjusting Operation Hours FRANKFORT, Ky. –Beginning April 4, Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky will have hours and days of operation. Friday, April 4, all Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to operate 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 5, all Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to operate 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 6, all Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to be closed. The center in Simpson County remains closed through April 6. Beginning April 7, working hours at all centers are scheduled to operate 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday and closed
Disaster Recovery Centers in North Carolina Will Transition to Locally Operated Resource Centers March 31
Disaster Recovery Centers in North Carolina Will Transition to Locally Operated Resource Centers March 31 HICKORY, N.C. – FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Western North Carolina will transition to locally operated Resource Centers March 31 and will cease operation as FEMA centers at 2 p.m. on March 29. The centers will operate Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and FEMA will have specialists to help people apply for FEMA assistance and update application status. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) also will have specialists to help people apply for disaster loans. The centers will be locally operated, state and federally supported.