Disaster Recovery Center to return to Doniphan Sept. 16-20
DONIPHAN, Mo. (KBSI) – A joint Disaster Recovery Center returns to Doniphan starting Monday, September 16 through Friday, September 20 to give Missourians impacted by the late May storms another opportunity to talk face-to-face with disaster recovery specialists.
The center is located at the Ripley County Caring Community Partnership building, 209 West Highway Street in Doniphan.
Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
DRCs are a one-stop shop for disaster survivors who have applied with FEMA and need to provide additional documentation or have questions about the status of their cases. In addition to FEMA staff, representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be on hand to help survivors apply for low-interest disaster loans to help fund recovery efforts.
On August 1, a DRC opened in Sikeston at the YMCA at 511 Taylor Street.
Hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice. The center is closed on Sundays.
Homeowners, renters and self-employed business owners in 10 Missouri counties who were impacted by the May 19-27 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding can visit any of the centers for one-on-one help, regardless of where they live. Services at the centers are free.
The 10 counties are: Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Texas.
Survivors are encouraged to apply with FEMA before visiting a DRC to make the visit most efficient.
Individuals who are having difficulty applying can go to a DRC and get help with filing their initial application.
Here are the 3 best ways to apply:
- Online: disasterassistance.gov
- Phone: 800-621-FEMA (3362)
- Download and use the FEMA app
Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service.
Visit the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency online at sema.dps.mo.gov or FEMA at fema.gov and fema.gov/disaster/4803.
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