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
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The journal article “Participatory Engagement to Reduce Communication Gaps” was recently published
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