FEMA opens disaster recovery centers in Dexter, Sikeston

MISSOURI (KBSI) – Good news for those affected by recent severe storms.  

Two disaster recovery centers have opened to help provide those affected by recent natural disasters in the area to provide relief.

One in Dexter and one in Sikeston. The center in Sikeston is located at the YMCA at 511 Taylor Street. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice.  The center will be closed on Sundays. 

The DRC in Dexter is located at the Bootheel Regional Planning Commission Building at 105 E. North Main Street. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice. The center will be closed on Sundays.

Those who live in any of the listed counties are eligible to apply. The counties include Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Texas.

Andrew Rosnick is the Media Relations Specialist with FEMA. He says they encourage anyone affected by disasters in May of 2024 to come in and apply for help. He shares different things they offer.

“We offer a number of programs,” said Rosnick. “If there’s been damage to your home if there’s been damage to any sort of property that you have or if there’s a situation where you just really don’t have the money right now and you were impacted by these severe storms the flooding came through and you need more for groceries or diapers those are things that we can help provide.”   

Others you can apply:

Online:  www.disasterassistance.gov

By phone:  800-621-FEMA (3362)

Or you can download the FEMA app: FEMA Mobile Products | FEMA.gov